Basque Country, Spain
Irun
Irun is a town in Basque Country, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 63,835 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population63,835
Local time18:08
43.34° N, 1.79° WElevation 23 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes20280, 20300–20305October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month190mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Irun at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:30 · 19:1510 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:41Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
206 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
98 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
5 of them World Heritage
Weather in Irun
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 49%
Today22 Oct20°8°
Fri23 Oct18°11°8.1 mm
Sat24 Oct19°10°1.9 mm
Sun25 Oct21°8°
Mon26 Oct25°11°
Tue27 Oct26°15°
Wed28 Oct19°14°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct24°10°
Fri30 Oct24°16°
Sat31 Oct24°18°
When to go to Irun
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 74 | 75 | 68 | 50 | 39 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 16° | 14° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 206 | 162 | 162 | 188 | 157 | 108 | 98 | 130 | 138 | 190 | 224 | 214 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
| Sea | 13° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
What's on in Irun
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Irun
UNESCO2.3 km
Aduanako Zaintza-gorputzaBuilt 1853
UNESCO0.1 km
Camino del Norte
UNESCO0.2 km
Church of Nuestra Señora del Juncal, Irún
2.7 km
Church of Santa María del Manzano, HondarribiaBuilt 1549
UNESCO0.3 km
Urdanibiako ospitalea
UNESCO0.5 km
Hermitage of Santa Elena, IrunBuilt 1000
Museum0.2 km
Museo Romano OiassoBuilt 2006Museum0.2 km
Exposición permanente de Mariposas del MundoOutdoors around Irun
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Profdesurf.comSurf spots
0.1 kmBoutique 21 - Bakun école de surfSurf spots
0.2 kmGolf de la NivelleGolf courses
1.4 kmThe Factory BoulderClimbing
2.3 kmGolf de ChantacoGolf courses
2.4 kmOhianaClimbing
2.5 kmSites de plongée de ChicharvelDive site
6.3 kmErretakDive site
7.1 kmBelharra-PerdunDive site
10 kmL'indalo Sun-shopDive site
10 kmNature around Irun
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Irun
Earthquakes around Irun
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ainharp 1 km ↑1978 · 70 km
5.1Arette 2 km ↖1967 · 90 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Irun
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Behobia2.3 kmKatea / Ventas2.6 kmHondarribia3.3 kmGurutze5.4 kmErgoien6.8 kmOiartzun7.4 kmAltzibar7.5 kmArragua7.9 kmKarrika8.1 kmUgaldetxo8.1 kmIturriotz8.1 kmLezo9 kmErrenteria9.6 kmPasai Antxo11 kmPasaia11 kmPasai San Pedro12 kmAltza12 kmTrintxerpe12 kmSarrueta14 kmAstigarraga14 kmSantiago14 kmLoiola15 km
Irun from above
Around Irun41 places to see, do and reach nearby
NivelleNature11 kmUntxinNature10 kmBidasoaNature3.8 kmOiartzunNature9.4 kmEndaraNature7.0 kmAizpitarteNature12 kmPheasant IslandNature2.0 kmAmuitz islandNature6.2 kmSayoaMountain38 kmXuriainMountain39 kmMonte AutzaMountain36 kmHauzaMountain36 kmArgintzoMountain39 kmBalerdiMountain40 kmSites de plongée de ChicharvelDive site6.3 kmErretakDive site7.1 kmBelharra-PerdunDive site10 kmAduanako Zaintza-gorputzaMonument2.3 kmCamino del NorteMonumentunder 100 mChurch of Nuestra Señora del Juncal, IrúnMonument0.2 kmChurch of Santa María del Manzano, HondarribiaMonument2.7 kmUrdanibiako ospitaleaMonument0.3 kmHermitage of Santa Elena, IrunMonument0.5 kmCastle of Carlos V, HondarribiaMonument2.7 kmWalls and gates in HondarribiaMonument2.8 kmMuseo Romano OiassoMuseum0.2 kmExposición permanente de Mariposas del MundoMuseum0.2 kmCentro de Interpretación Txingudi EkoetxeaMuseum0.9 kmCentro de Interpretación de Arma PlazaMuseum2.8 kmAlbaola Itsas Kultur FaktoriaMuseum11 kmIrun ColonStation0.6 kmIrunStation0.9 kmBelaskoeneaStation1.2 kmHondarribia - Hendaia txalupaFerry port3.2 kmBateau Hendaye - HondarribiaFerry port3.5 kmSan SebastiánPlace15 kmErrenteriaPlace9.6 kmHernaniPlace17 kmLasarte-OriaPlace20 kmPasaiaPlace11 kmAndoainPlace23 km
Postal codes
2028020300–20305
Getting to Irun
San Sebastián AirportEAS
1.9 kmBiarritz Pays Basque airportBIQ
26 kmPamplona AirportPNA
64 kmIrun ColonRailway station
0.6 kmIrunRailway station
0.9 kmBelaskoeneaRailway station
1.2 kmHondarribia - Hendaia txalupaBateau Hendaye - Hondarribia
3.2 kmBateau Hendaye - HondarribiaHondarribia - Hendaia txalupa
3.5 kmPlaces near Irun
Places with a climate like Irun
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Irun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Irun.
What is the hottest month in Irun?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Irun?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Irun?
January is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Irun?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Irun?
Irun has 7 postal codes: 20280, 20300–20305.