Rule
Golden Hour
Donostia / San Sebastián - Golden Hour - Spanish Coast & Islands
Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
Currently
Real-time conditionsLow Cloud Cover0%
Mid Cloud Cover100%
High Cloud Cover100%
Sun Elevation5.6° (Golden hour)
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in Europe/Madrid
Next opportunity
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunset
Donostia / San Sebastián
Today · 18:33–19:28 · 1h window
Medium confidence
63%
🌇Golden Hour Potential96.8-98.7%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 0%
High Cloud Cover: 5%
Sun Elevation: 11.8° (Daylight)
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Donostia / San Sebastián
Tomorrow · 07:05–08:00
🌇Golden Hour Potential:92.5-94%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Donostia / San Sebastián
Tue, Mar 17 · 06:58–07:53
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Donostia / San Sebastián
Tue, Mar 17 · 18:39–19:34
🌇Golden Hour Potential:91.2-91.4%
Low
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Donostia / San Sebastián
Thu, Mar 19 · 06:55–07:49
🌇Golden Hour Potential:90.9-92.2%
Low
What this forecast looks for
Plain-language explanation from the ruleSpain's geographic diversity creates distinct golden hour characteristics across regions. The Mediterranean's warm, dry air produces consistently clear golden light, while Canary Islands' volcanic topography adds dramatic elevation changes that extend the magic hour as peaks catch final light.
Cadaqués, where Salvador Dalí found inspiration, exemplifies Mediterranean golden light—the whitewashed village glows against rocky headlands as the sun sets over Cap de Creus. The Balearic Islands benefit from their island isolation, creating 360-degree golden hour opportunities with both sunrise and sunset over water.
What makes Spanish golden hour unique:
- Dalí's light - Costa Brava's crystalline quality that captivated Surrealist painters
- Volcanic altitude - Canary Island peaks like Teide catch alpenglow long after coastal sunset
- Mediterranean clarity - Dry summer air creates sharp, warm light without haze
- Island horizons - Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca offer unobstructed ocean golden hours
Best photography windows: Mediterranean coast April-October for stable high pressure; Canary Islands year-round but especially November-March for lower sun angles. Volcanic landscapes benefit from side-lighting—shoot Mount Teide at sunrise or sunset rather than midday. Coastal villages glow most intensely 20-30 minutes before sunset when building facades catch horizontal light.
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72-hour requirements breakdown
What passed or failed, hour by hourAND logic: all conditions required
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Time Europe/Madrid | Golden Hour Any | Golden Hour Potential ≥ 80.0% | Precipitation Chance ≤ 5.0% | Visibility ≥ 1000.0m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 11 | ||||
| 08:00 | ✓ | 52% | 93% | 24135m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 9.2% | 89% | 24134m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 9.2% | 85% | 24134m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 9.1% | 90% | 24135m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 9% | 94% | 24135m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 9.4% | 99% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 11% | 82% | 24135m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 10% | 65% | 24028m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 9.6% | 48% | 16242m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 9.6% | 45% | 15960m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 56% | 42% | 23883m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 49% | 39% | 5923m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 17% | 55% | 19534m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 17% | 27% | 24135m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 12% | 0% | 24134m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 9.2% | 0% | 24135m |
| Thu, Mar 12 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 8.2% | 0% | 24134m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 0% | 24134m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 0% | 24134m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 0% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 0% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 0% | 24135m |
| 07:00 | ✓ | 47% | 0% | 24135m |
| 08:00 | ✓ | 49% | 0% | 24134m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 11% | 0% | 24135m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 11% | 0% | 24134m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 13% | 0% | 24135m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24135m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 18% | 0% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24135m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24134m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24134m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24135m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 99% | 0% | 24135m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 97% | 0% | 24135m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 51% | 0% | 24135m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24134m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24134m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24134m |
| Fri, Mar 13 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24134m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24134m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24135m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24134m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 14% | 0% | 24134m |
| 07:00 | ✓ | 94% | 0% | 24134m |
| 08:00 | ✓ | 93% | 0% | 24135m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24134m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24135m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 11% | 21% | 24134m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 9.6% | 41% | 24135m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 9.1% | 62% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 8.7% | 74% | 24135m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 9.3% | 87% | 24135m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 8.9% | 100% | 24135m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 9.4% | 100% | 24135m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 50% | 100% | 24134m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 19% | 100% | 573m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 10% | 99% | 782m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 4.2% | 98% | 2401m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 6.2% | 98% | 5408m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 5% | 98% | 4928m |
| Sat, Mar 14 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 5.4% | 98% | 5697m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 5% | 98% | 4442m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 4.6% | 98% | 4777m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 4.6% | 99% | 4271m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 3% | 99% | 1841m |
| 05:00 | ✕ | 6% | 99% | 10684m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 4.2% | 100% | 4741m |
| 07:00 | ✓ | 37% | 100% | 9309m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 22% | 100% | 9581m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 6.3% | 99% | 5222m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 4.6% | 99% | 2332m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 5.2% | 99% | 4155m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 7.5% | 100% | 3137m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 7.4% | 100% | 8721m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 9% | 100% | 13322m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 13% | 99% | 17924m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 17% | 99% | 22525m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 16% | 99% | 20166m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 69% | 99% | 17808m |
| 19:00 | ✓ | 56% | 99% | 15449m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 30% | 99% | 16887m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 9.2% | 99% | 18325m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 8.2% | 99% | 19764m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 8.2% | 99% | 18951m |
| Sun, Mar 15 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 8.2% | 99% | 18139m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 8.1% | 100% | 17327m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 8.5% | 97% | 15879m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 8.1% | 93% | 14430m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 9.7% | 90% | 12982m |
| 05:00 | ✕ | 9.5% | 90% | 16695m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 9.6% | 90% | 20407m |
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).
What does Golden Hour Potential mean?
Inputs that drive the scoreThis derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.
| Time Europe/Madrid | Golden Hour | High Clouds % | Low Clouds % | Mid-Level Clouds % | Relative Humidity % | Total Cloud Coverage % | Wind Speed m/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 12
Sunrise 07:25
Sunset 19:10 | |||||||
| 08:00 | - | 100% | 0% | 100% | 90% | 100% | 1.8m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 100% | 86% | 100% | 0.82m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 98% | 78% | 98% | 0.64m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 78% | 70% | 78% | 0.34m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 5% | 62% | 5% | 0.68m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 4% | 0% | 5% | 57% | 5% | 1.3m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 4% | 0% | 4% | 58% | 5% | 2.4m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 1% | 60% | 5% | 2.4m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 62% | 5% | 2.1m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 66% | 5% | 2m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 76% | 5% | 1.4m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 88% | 5% | 0.61m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 91% | 5% | 0.64m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 92% | 5% | 0.93m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 93% | 5% | 1.1m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 10% | 0% | 0% | 94% | 10% | 1.3m/s |
| Fri, Mar 13
Sunrise 07:25
Sunset 19:10 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 6% | 0% | 0% | 94% | 6% | 1.4m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 94% | 5% | 1.7m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 93% | 5% | 1.7m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 6% | 0% | 0% | 92% | 6% | 1.6m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 53% | 0% | 0% | 91% | 53% | 1.9m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 7% | 0% | 0% | 90% | 7% | 1.7m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 58% | 0% | 0% | 89% | 58% | 1.5m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 5% | 89% | 5% | 1.6m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 2% | 86% | 5% | 1.8m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 77% | 5% | 1.2m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 58% | 2% | 0% | 63% | 58% | 1.3m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 82% | 3% | 37% | 55% | 82% | 1.7m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 100% | 0% | 100% | 48% | 100% | 2.2m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 100% | 0% | 100% | 44% | 100% | 3.2m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 100% | 3% | 100% | 43% | 100% | 4.2m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 100% | 1% | 100% | 50% | 100% | 4.1m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 100% | 5% | 100% | 52% | 100% | 4.8m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 100% | 5% | 100% | 56% | 100% | 4.1m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 65% | 100% | 6.1m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 3m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 98% | 100% | 4.2m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 4.5m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% | 2.8m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 3.9m/s |
| Sat, Mar 14
Sunrise 07:24
Sunset 19:11 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% | 4.7m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 3m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% | 4.3m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% | 5m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 100% | 100% | 94% | 100% | 7.2m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 100% | 100% | 92% | 100% | 5.8m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 100% | 100% | 94% | 100% | 5.9m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 100% | 4.2m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 0% | 100% | 100% | 89% | 100% | 3.5m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 0% | 100% | 100% | 88% | 100% | 4.1m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 0% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 100% | 4.3m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 0% | 92% | 100% | 86% | 100% | 4.3m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 0% | 100% | 4% | 81% | 100% | 4.8m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 0% | 100% | 80% | 80% | 100% | 5.8m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 0% | 70% | 60% | 73% | 75% | 7.1m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 0% | 39% | 40% | 65% | 50% | 8.5m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 0% | 9% | 21% | 58% | 25% | 9.9m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 0% | 8% | 41% | 59% | 44% | 9.9m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 0% | 6% | 61% | 60% | 63% | 10m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 0% | 5% | 82% | 61% | 82% | 10m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 13% | 88% | 61% | 88% | 10m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 20% | 94% | 62% | 94% | 10m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 28% | 100% | 62% | 100% | 11m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 2% | 51% | 91% | 63% | 99% | 10m/s |
| Sun, Mar 15
Sunrise 07:22
Sunset 19:12 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 3% | 75% | 83% | 64% | 99% | 9.5m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 98% | 74% | 66% | 99% | 8.9m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 3% | 99% | 51% | 66% | 99% | 8.1m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 2% | 99% | 28% | 67% | 99% | 7.3m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 100% | 5% | 68% | 100% | 6.4m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 90% | 35% | 68% | 99% | 5.3m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 80% | 66% | 68% | 98% | 4.2m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 71% | 96% | 69% | 97% | 3.1m/s |
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.
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