Bilbao Weather in May

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

The climate in Bilbao during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Bilbao and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Bilbao weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.7°C 65.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Average temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 90 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 15.2°C 59.4°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

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.

May temperatures in Bilbao

Bilbao average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bilbao average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bilbao average rain in May

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 May 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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