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When is the best time to visit Bilbao?
In general the best time to visit Bilbao is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bilbao in different months
This is the average weather in Bilbao for each month based on historic data:
May, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +20°C during October.
In January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 168 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 137 mm in November.
Climate in Bilbao
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bilbao for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +26°C | +29°C | +31°C | +35°C | +41°C | +42°C | +40°C | +39°C | +33°C | +26°C | +25°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +13°C | +14°C | +15°C | +18°C | +21°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +20°C | +15°C | +13°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -3°C | -3°C | 0°C | +2°C | +3°C | +8°C | +11°C | +11°C | +9°C | +3°C | -1°C | 0°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 76 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 118 | 103 | 97 | 104 | 84 | 70 | 56 | 58 | 70 | 93 | 137 | 110 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bilbao during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bilbao is August with average maximum temperature going up to +23°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bilbao looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bilbao is November with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bilbao during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 70 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 18 rainy days and 137 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bilbao during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bilbao:
What is the hottest month in Bilbao?
The hottest month in Bilbao is August with average maximum temperature of +23°C.
What is the coldest month in Bilbao?
The coldest month in Bilbao is January with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Bilbao worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bilbao could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bilbao?
if you're looking to visit Bilbao when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, January, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 56 mm of rain.
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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.