If you plan to visit Bilbao in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 103 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bilbao has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Bilbao in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bilbao for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +14°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +8°C.
Is Bilbao warm or cold in February?
Bilbao is typically mild in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +7°C to +7°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
February is one of the coolest months in Bilbao, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bilbao in February
Bilbao weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+12°C
+13°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
-3°C
-3°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+26°C
+29°C
Rainfall
118 mm
103 mm
97 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
73%
71%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
5
Cloudy days
7
6
7
Rainy days
18
17
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +13°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 118 mm to 103 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in January to 4 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bilbao in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Bilbao is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Bilbao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bilbao wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 56 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Bilbao?
This is the weather in Bilbao in February 2023:
1 February
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+12°C
2 February
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+12°C
3 February
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+14°C
4 February
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+10°C
5 February
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+11°C
6 February
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+10°C
7 February
🌧️
+9°C
8 February
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+14°C
9 February
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+12°C
10 February
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+14°C
11 February
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+16°C
12 February
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+17°C
13 February
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+18°C
14 February
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+17°C
15 February
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+19°C
16 February
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+18°C
17 February
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+20°C
18 February
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+20°C
19 February
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+15°C
20 February
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+24°C
21 February
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+20°C
22 February
🌧️
+14°C
23 February
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+9°C
24 February
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+12°C
25 February
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+12°C
26 February
🌧️
+9°C
27 February
🌧️
+6°C
28 February
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+8°C
In February 2023 Bilbao had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bilbao climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bilbao in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+16°C) and the highest in 2014 (+21°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 772 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 2159 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bilbao in February:
Is February a good time to visit Bilbao?
It’s always a good time to visit Bilbao, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bilbao in February?
February has mild temperatures in Bilbao. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bilbao rainy in February?
Bilbao is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bilbao in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bilbao in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bilbao, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.