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Bilbao in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bilbao in September will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bilbao, based on historical data.
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September

Weather in Bilbao in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Bilbao in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +22°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 70 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bilbao has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Bilbao in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bilbao for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +27°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +29°C.

Is Bilbao warm or cold in September?

Bilbao is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +16°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

September is one of the warmest months in Bilbao, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bilbao in September

Bilbao weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+23°C+22°C+20°C
Min. temperature
+11°C+9°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+40°C+39°C+33°C
Rainfall
58 mm70 mm93 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%75%74%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
566
Cloudy days
987
Rainy days
151517
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 70 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. Winds are stronger in comparison to August, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 5 to 6.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in October as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Bilbao in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bilbao is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Bilbao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 115 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Bilbao?

This is the weather in Bilbao in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+26°C
2 September
🌧️
+22°C
3 September
☀️
+28°C
4 September
☁️
+33°C
5 September
☀️
+33°C
6 September
☀️
+32°C
7 September
☀️
+33°C
8 September
☀️
+31°C
9 September
☀️
+32°C
10 September
🌧️
+28°C
11 September
🌧️
+28°C
12 September
🌧️
+24°C
13 September
🌧️
+22°C
14 September
☀️
+26°C
15 September
☀️
+27°C
16 September
☀️
+28°C
17 September
☀️
+28°C
18 September
☀️
+26°C
19 September
☀️
+26°C
20 September
☀️
+27°C
21 September
🌧️
+24°C
22 September
🌧️
+19°C
23 September
☀️
+22°C
24 September
☀️
+30°C
25 September
☀️
+28°C
26 September
☀️
+24°C
27 September
☀️
+29°C
28 September
☀️
+29°C
29 September
☀️
+28°C
30 September
☀️
+29°C
In September 2023 Bilbao had 21 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bilbao climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bilbao in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Bilbao?

It’s always a good time to visit Bilbao, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bilbao in September?

September 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 September?

Bilbao is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bilbao in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bilbao in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Bilbao

Source of the data

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.