Month guide · San Sebastián · Spain
San Sebastián in March
What March is really like in San Sebastián: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gonzalomauleon, CC BY-SA 3.0 es
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Changeable spring weather with some bright, mild days; cider season is in full swing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in San Sebastián: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (12°C (54°F)), March is warmer; by April highs stay near 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:14
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Spring (March–May). Green hills, cider-house season and comfortable walking weather, with frequent showers and a sea still too cold for most swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Cider-house season continues (until about April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Parte Vieja
Plaza de la Constitución
Look up at the numbered balconies, then take a terrace seat for a txakoli before dinner.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
Beach · Gros
Zurriola beach
Gros's open Atlantic beach is the city's surf spot, with consistent waves and several surf schools renting boards and wetsuits along the promenade.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Parte Vieja
Paseo Nuevo
Stay well back from the edge on rough days; waves regularly sweep the promenade and it is sometimes closed.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Island · Bay of La Concha
Santa Clara island
The small wooded island in the middle of the bay has a lighthouse, picnic tables, footpaths and a tiny beach that appears at low tide.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 6°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit San Sebastián?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
San Sebastián in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit San Sebastián?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable spring weather with some bright, mild days; cider season is in full swing.
+How warm is San Sebastián in March?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Sebastián in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.