If you plan to visit Bilbao in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 104 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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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
104 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bilbao has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Bilbao in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bilbao for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +37°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +68°F.
Is Bilbao warm or cold in April?
Bilbao is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Bilbao:
Climate in Bilbao in April
Bilbao weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+59°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+36°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+88°F
+95°F
Rainfall
97 mm
104 mm
84 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
71%
72%
74%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
4
Cloudy days
7
6
7
Rainy days
18
19
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +59°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 97 mm to 104 mm.Humidity rises from 71% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in March to 4 in April.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Bilbao in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 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 April, going from 9 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Bilbao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April 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 April in Bilbao?
This is the weather in Bilbao in April 2023:
1 April
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+57°F
2 April
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+59°F
3 April
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+61°F
4 April
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+57°F
5 April
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+64°F
6 April
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+65°F
7 April
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+69°F
8 April
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+69°F
9 April
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+75°F
10 April
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+68°F
11 April
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+68°F
12 April
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+55°F
13 April
🌧️
+57°F
14 April
🌧️
+61°F
15 April
🌧️
+57°F
16 April
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+64°F
17 April
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+63°F
18 April
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+63°F
19 April
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+72°F
20 April
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+67°F
21 April
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+72°F
22 April
🌧️
+67°F
23 April
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+61°F
24 April
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+68°F
25 April
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+70°F
26 April
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+75°F
27 April
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+75°F
28 April
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+68°F
29 April
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+65°F
30 April
🌧️
+67°F
In April 2023 Bilbao had 13 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bilbao climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bilbao in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+60°F) and the highest in 2014 (+70°F). 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 April:
Is April a good time to visit Bilbao?
It’s always a good time to visit Bilbao, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bilbao in April?
April 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 April?
Bilbao is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bilbao in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bilbao in April, 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.