When is the best time to go to Bilbao
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bilbao, Spain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bilbao
Bilbao weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bilbao are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 123mm | 2.8hrs | 10.5hrs |
The climate in Bilbao during January can be summarized as cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bilbao for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Bilbao and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bilbao with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 102mm | 3.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Bilbao is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bilbao for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Bilbao and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bilbao with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 95mm | 4.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Bilbao is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bilbao for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Bilbao and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bilbao with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 121mm | 4.4hrs | 14.4hrs |
Bilbao's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bilbao for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Bilbao and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bilbao with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 90mm | 5.6hrs | 15.7hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Bilbao and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bilbao.
May is in the spring in Bilbao and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bilbao with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 63mm | 6.4hrs | 10.5hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Bilbao and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bilbao, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Bilbao and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bilbao with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 51mm | 7hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Bilbao is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bilbao, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Bilbao and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bilbao with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 82mm | 6.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Bilbao is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bilbao, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Bilbao and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bilbao with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 71mm | 5.7hrs | 14.4hrs |
Bilbao's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bilbao, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Bilbao and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bilbao with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 107mm | 4.6hrs | 15.7hrs |
October is a damp month in Bilbao and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bilbao.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bilbao and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bilbao with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 142mm | 3.4hrs | 10.5hrs |
November is a wet month in Bilbao and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bilbao for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Bilbao and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bilbao with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 129mm | 2.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Bilbao is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bilbao for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Bilbao and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bilbao with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bilbao weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 51mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 142mm 5.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.7°C 71.1°F |
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