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Bilbao in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bilbao in February 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Bilbao in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 107 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

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
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 +70°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +68°F.

Is Bilbao warm or cold in February?

Bilbao is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +46°F.

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.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+54°F+55°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+27°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+79°F+82°F
Rainfall
114 mm107 mm98 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%73%71%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
556
Cloudy days
151315
Rainy days
111010
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +55°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 114 mm to 107 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 amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 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 3 m/s to 3 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
Total precipitation in February is about 61 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 40% chance of precipitation and 135 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Bilbao?

This is the weather in Bilbao in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+53°F
2 February
☀️
+67°F
3 February
☀️
+62°F
4 February
☁️
+54°F
5 February
🌧️
+53°F
6 February
☀️
+54°F
7 February
☁️
+55°F
8 February
☀️
+67°F
9 February
☀️
+70°F
10 February
☀️
+63°F
11 February
🌧️
+53°F
12 February
☀️
+59°F
13 February
☀️
+63°F
14 February
🌧️
+53°F
15 February
☁️
+57°F
16 February
☁️
+61°F
17 February
🌧️
+64°F
18 February
☀️
+64°F
19 February
🌧️
+53°F
20 February
☁️
+55°F
21 February
☁️
+57°F
22 February
☀️
+65°F
23 February
☀️
+68°F
24 February
☁️
+55°F
25 February
🌧️
+52°F
26 February
☀️
+66°F
27 February
☁️
+63°F
28 February
☀️
+69°F
In February 2023 Bilbao had 13 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bilbao climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bilbao in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+51°F) and the highest in 2019 (+70°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 22 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 626 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.

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, 2022.

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.