Month guide · San Sebastián · Spain
San Sebastián in June
What June is really like in San Sebastián: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit San Sebastián. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Long days and the start of beach season; one of the best months before peak-summer prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in San Sebastián: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:50
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Beach season, Jazzaldia and Semana Grande; July and August are crowded and expensive, and rooms sell out early.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- San Juan bonfires on the eve of 24 June
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Parte Vieja
Monte Urgull and Mota Castle
The wooded hill behind the old town was a fortress for centuries; footpaths climb past cannon batteries and the English Cemetery, where British soldiers of the 1813 siege are buried, to the Mota Castle and the giant statue of the Sacred Heart on the summit.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
Landmark · Ondarreta
Peine del Viento
Visit at high tide on a day with some swell, when the waves crash around the sculptures and the blowholes are active.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Historic site · Parte Vieja
Plaza de la Constitución
The arcaded main square of the old town once served as a bullring, and the balconies of the surrounding houses still carry the numbers used when spectators rented them.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
Beach · Gros
Zurriola beach
Book a beginner surf lesson in the morning, when the wind is usually lighter, then eat pintxos in Gros.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 14°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit San Sebastián?
It is one of the best months to visit San Sebastián. Long days and the start of beach season; one of the best months before peak-summer prices.
+How warm is San Sebastián in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Sebastián in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.