Month guide · San Sebastián · Spain
San Sebastián in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Wet and windy with short days, but low prices and uncrowded pintxo bars.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-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 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with October (20°C (68°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:02
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:44
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Autumn (September–November). September is warm with regattas and the film festival; October is quieter with good surf, and November turns wet and windy.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in San Sebastián, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Egia
Cristina Enea park
Combine it with Tabakalera next door for a quieter morning away from the beaches.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Parte Vieja
San Telmo Museoa
The museum of Basque society and citizenship occupies a 16th-century Dominican convent at the foot of Urgull, joined to a modern wing clad in perforated metal.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · Parte Vieja
Basilica of Santa María del Coro
Look back down Calle Mayor from the basilica steps to see the cathedral spire lined up at the far end.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Parte Vieja
San Sebastián Aquarium
At the end of the fishing port beneath Urgull, the aquarium combines a maritime museum on the city's whaling and seafaring history with tanks of Bay of Biscay species and a walk-through tunnel under a large oceanarium with sharks and rays.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 8°C and 14 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 November a good time to visit San Sebastián?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
San Sebastián in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit San Sebastián?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and windy with short days, but low prices and uncrowded pintxo bars.
+How warm is San Sebastián in November?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Sebastián in November?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.