An ideal antidote to both chilly, gray winter and crowded summer, springtime in the Basque Country is laid-back, relaxed, and utterly idyllic.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

May is easily one of the best times of the year to visit San Sebastian if you truly want to make the most of everything the city has to offer (and trust us, it has a lot). Pleasant weather, fascinating events and more make San Sebastian in May the ideal time and place for the vacation of your dreams. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Weather in San Sebastian in May<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Springtime in San Sebastian is just about as pleasant as it gets. It’s still a little chilly to enjoy a swim at one of the famous beaches in San Sebastian<\/a>, but the weather is perfectly ideal for sightseeing as well as other outdoor activities. Here’s what to expect from the forecast before you head out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Temperatures in the high 50s-low 60s Fahrenheit (mid-high teens Celsius)<\/li>
• Up to 13 hours<\/a> of perfect Spanish sunshine per day<\/li>
• 14 possible rainy days throughout the month (this is the Basque Country, after all!), but most precipitation tends to come in the form of a light mist or a quick shower. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Sound good? Let’s get right to it\u2014these are our favorite activities and events for San Sebastian in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Discover top trends at the San Sebastian Fashion Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  It’s no surprise that chic, sophisticated San Sebastian is one of the most stylish cities in Europe. For the first week and a half of May, dozens of acclaimed designers and models from the international stage will descend on the city for the San Sebastian Fashion Festival<\/a>, a whirlwind celebration of style and elegance. Get ready for 12 full days of fashion shows, pop-up shops, workshops and so much more. Events will take place throughout San Sebastian and the surrounding region, with the four main venues being the San Telmo Museum<\/a>, the Mercado San Mart\u00edn<\/a>, Tabakalera<\/a> and the Balenciaga Museum<\/a> in nearby Getaria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  2019 dates<\/strong>: April 29-May 10<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n