Basque Country, Spain
Zumaia
Zumaia is a small town in Basque Country, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,160 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population10,160
Local time18:35
43.29° N, 2.25° WElevation 2 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code20750October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month151mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zumaia at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:35 · 18:1210 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:57Next 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 month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
158 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
77 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
4 of them World Heritage
Weather in Zumaia
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 97%
Today25 Oct21°9°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct23°12°
Tue27 Oct21°15°1 mm
Wed28 Oct17°10°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct23°8°
Fri30 Oct22°9°
Sat31 Oct19°9°2.9 mm
Sun1 Nov15°11°1.3 mm
Mon2 Nov15°9°
Tue3 Nov15°8°0.5 mm
When to go to Zumaia
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 | 34 | 39 | 50 | 58 | 63 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 67 | 50 | 38 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 16° | 14° |
| Low | 7° | 6° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 158 | 122 | 125 | 146 | 123 | 87 | 77 | 106 | 104 | 151 | 175 | 165 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
| Sea | 13° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
What's on in Zumaia
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Zumaia
UNESCO0.4 km
Church of San Pedro, Zumaia
UNESCO0.5 km
Ubillos Palace
0.3 km
Zumaiako geltoki zaharraBuilt 1926
UNESCO2.1 km
San Martin baseliza, Askizu
UNESCO0.6 km
Ermita de Santiago, Zumaia
0.2 km
Astilleros BalenciagaBuilt 1921
Museum4 km
Museo Cristobal BalenciagaMuseum0.6 km
Zuloaga's House-MuseumMore museums: Julio Beobide museoa
Outdoors around Zumaia
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
North Shore Surf Eskola ZarautzSurf spots
0.4 kmFlysch Surf EskolaSurf spots
0.5 kmPagoeta M. E.Climbing
0.6 kmBurnigurutzeko behatokiaViewpoints
1.1 kmReal Golf Club de ZarautzGolf courses
1.1 kmKarakasGolf courses
1.2 kmNature around Zumaia
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Zumaia
Earthquakes around Zumaia
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 · 107 km
5.1Arette 2 km ↖1967 · 125 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 16 · 0 km
Quaternary · 1Paleogene · 15
Towns and villages around Zumaia
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Artadi1.3 kmNarruondo1.3 kmBedua1.7 kmAskizu2.1 kmArroa Behea2.2 kmOikia2.5 kmSan Prudentzio2.9 kmIbañarrieta3 kmElorriaga3.3 kmMeaga3.9 kmGetaria4.1 kmIraeta4.5 kmAizarnazabal4.5 kmArroa Goia4.9 kmElkano5.3 kmZestoa6.1 kmItziar6.6 kmZarautz6.9 kmUrdaneta6.9 kmAizarna7.1 kmUrteta7.7 kmArriola7.9 kmDeba8 kmLastur8.1 kmLasao8.8 kmLaurgain9 kmAltzola9.1 kmAstigarribia10 kmOrio11 kmAia11 kmMutriku11 kmSantio Erreka11 kmMendaro12 kmGaragartza12 kmAzpilgoeta12 kmErdoizta12 kmMadariaga12 kmAndatza12 kmOlatz12 kmAzpeitia13 kmSariakola13 kmSaturraran13 kmAltzola14 kmCarquizano14 kmAzkoitia14 kmGalarraga15 kmAginaga15 km
Zumaia from above
Around Zumaia38 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cave of AltxerriNature10 kmEkain caveNature6.7 kmPraileaitz CaveNature9.5 kmArroaerreka riverNature0.5 kmErmitiaNature9.3 kmSantakutz CaveNature11 kmZarautzNature7.3 kmItzurunNature0.9 kmAketegiMountain38 kmAketegi erpinaMountain38 kmAizkorriMountain39 kmAitxuriMountain38 kmGanboaMountain36 kmArtzanburuMountain36 kmChurch of San Pedro, ZumaiaMonument0.4 kmUbillos PalaceMonument0.5 kmZumaiako geltoki zaharraMonument0.3 kmSan Martin baseliza, AskizuMonument2.1 kmErmita de Santiago, ZumaiaMonument0.6 kmAstilleros BalenciagaMonument0.2 kmAlhondigaMonument0.3 kmOlazabal etxeaMonument0.4 kmMuseo Cristobal BalenciagaMuseum4.0 kmZuloaga's House-MuseumMuseum0.6 kmAlgorri museumMuseum0.6 kmKantauri Ondare MuseoaMuseum0.3 kmEspace culturel Ignacio ZuloagaMuseum0.6 kmZumaiaStation0.4 kmArroaStation2.3 kmZarautzStation6.8 kmSanta ClaraFerry port21 kmDonostiaFerry port22 kmSan SebastiánPlace23 kmEibarPlace21 kmZarautzPlace6.8 kmTolosaPlace23 kmHernaniPlace23 kmLasarte-OriaPlace19 km
Postal code
20750
Getting to Zumaia
San Sebastián AirportEAS
38 kmBilbao AirportBIO
53 kmVitoria AirportVIT
60 kmZumaiaRailway station
0.4 kmArroaRailway station
2.3 kmZarautzRailway station
6.8 kmSanta ClaraDonostia
21 kmDonostiaSanta Clara
22 kmPlaces near Zumaia
Places with a climate like Zumaia
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zumaia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zumaia.
What is the hottest month in Zumaia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Zumaia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zumaia?
January is the wettest month with about 158 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zumaia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Zumaia?
The postal code of Zumaia is 20750.