Bilbao Weather in January

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

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

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.

Bilbao weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Nightly temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Average temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 123 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 12.9°C 55.3°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest 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.

January temperatures in Bilbao

Bilbao average temperature in January

January rainfall

Bilbao average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Bilbao average rain in January

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 January 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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