🇪🇸 Madrid vs San Sebastián 🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain vs San Sebastián, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 92 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇪🇸 San Sebastián
Avg annual high20°C18°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)August (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year84176
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, September

🇪🇸 Madrid

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇪🇸 San Sebastián

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in August (24°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or San Sebastián warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or San Sebastián?

San Sebastián is rainier — Madrid sees about 92 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs San Sebastián?

Madrid is best around May, September, October; San Sebastián is best around June, July, September.

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