If you plan to visit Bilbao in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +23°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 56 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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+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+42°C
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bilbao has OK weather in July.
Average temperature in Bilbao in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bilbao for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +14°C during the night, the temperature in July averages around +26°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +26°C.
Is Bilbao warm or cold in July?
Bilbao is typically warm in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +17°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
July is one of the warmest months in Bilbao, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bilbao in July
Bilbao weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+23°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+11°C
+11°C
Max. temperature
+41°C
+42°C
+40°C
Rainfall
70 mm
56 mm
58 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
76%
76%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
5
Cloudy days
8
9
9
Rainy days
15
15
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
July weather is still as ok as in June.It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +21°C to +23°C during the day.As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 70 mm to 56 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 4 to 5.
August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bilbao in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 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 decreasing during July, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Bilbao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 33 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.July is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how July 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 July in Bilbao?
This is the weather in Bilbao in July 2023:
1 July
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+25°C
2 July
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+24°C
3 July
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+25°C
4 July
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+25°C
5 July
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+24°C
6 July
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+26°C
7 July
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+33°C
8 July
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+27°C
9 July
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+24°C
10 July
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+28°C
11 July
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+23°C
12 July
🌧️
+27°C
13 July
🌧️
+25°C
14 July
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+33°C
15 July
🌧️
+21°C
16 July
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+23°C
17 July
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+26°C
18 July
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+26°C
19 July
🌧️
+24°C
20 July
🌧️
+23°C
21 July
🌧️
+24°C
22 July
☀️
+27°C
23 July
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+26°C
24 July
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+22°C
25 July
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+24°C
26 July
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+26°C
27 July
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+26°C
28 July
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+29°C
29 July
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+26°C
30 July
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+24°C
31 July
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+26°C
In July 2023 Bilbao had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in July?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bilbao climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bilbao in July 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 July:
Is July a good time to visit Bilbao?
It’s always a good time to visit Bilbao, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bilbao in July?
July is warm in Bilbao. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Bilbao rainy in July?
Bilbao is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bilbao in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bilbao in July, 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.