Bilbao Weather in December

What's the weather like in Bilbao (Basque Country) in December 2024?

The climate in Bilbao during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Bilbao and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Bilbao weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.2°C 53.9°F
Nightly temperature 5.1°C 41.1°F
Average temperature 8.6°C 47.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 129 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 13.8°C 56.9°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average December is the 2nd 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.

December temperatures in Bilbao

Bilbao average temperature in December

December rainfall

Bilbao average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Bilbao average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bilbao in December 2024.

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Bilbao weather stats

Bilbao weather statistics
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
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