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Basque Country, Spain

Pasaia

Pasaia is a small town in Basque Country, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,820 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population15,820
Local time03:17
43.33° N, 1.93° WElevation 10 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code20110
The year in Pasaiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low20° / 13°
Rain this month184mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pasaia at a glance

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

198 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

98 mm of rain

Warmest sea22°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Pasaia

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct24°12°
Tue27 Oct21°13°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct17°9°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct24°8°
Fri30 Oct21°12°
Sat31 Oct19°9°
Sun1 Nov16°12°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov16°11°
Tue3 Nov14°9°

When to go to Pasaia

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score313648556371767674674836
High12°13°15°17°19°22°24°25°23°20°16°13°
Low6°6°8°9°12°15°17°17°15°13°9°7°
Rain (mm)19815215518015010798133133184214202
Wet days161314141411101010121514
Sea13°12°13°14°16°19°21°22°21°18°16°14°

What's on in Pasaia

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Pasaia

All monuments

Outdoors around Pasaia

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
PasaiaClimbing
1.1 km
Tower 1Viewpoints
1.2 km
Pukas Surf EskolaSurf spots
1.3 km
Real Nuevo Club de Golf BasozabalGolf courses
1.6 km
OnakaSurf spots
1.6 km
AlturanCamp sites
1.9 km
Buceo DonostiDive site
1 km
Sites de plongée de ChicharvelDive site
15 km
ErretakDive site
16 km
Belharra-PerdunDive site
20 km

Nature around Pasaia

Nature in Spain

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Pasaia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pasaia

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Ainharp 1 km ↑1978 · 81 km
5.1Arette 2 km ↖1967 · 100 km

Towns and villages around Pasaia

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Pasaia from above

Postal code

20110

Getting to Pasaia

San Sebastián AirportEAS
12 km
Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQ
36 km
Pamplona AirportPNA
66 km
HerreraRailway station
1 km
AltzaRailway station
1 km
PasaiaRailway station
1.1 km
Barco de PasaiaFerry port
0.5 km
DonostiaSanta Clara
5.1 km

Places near Pasaia

Places with a climate like Pasaia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pasaia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pasaia.
What is the hottest month in Pasaia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Pasaia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pasaia?
January is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pasaia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Pasaia?
The postal code of Pasaia is 20110.