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Bilbao in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bilbao in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Bilbao in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 98 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in Bilbao

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bilbao has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Bilbao in March

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

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +55°F.

Is Bilbao warm or cold in March?

Bilbao is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +48°F.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Bilbao:

Climate in Bilbao in March

Bilbao weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+55°F+57°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+32°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+82°F+88°F
Rainfall
107 mm98 mm105 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%71%72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
565
Cloudy days
131513
Rainy days
101012
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +57°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 107 mm to 98 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 15 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Bilbao is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bilbao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 179 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Bilbao?

This is the weather in Bilbao in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+70°F
2 March
🌧️
+58°F
3 March
🌧️
+56°F
4 March
🌧️
+52°F
5 March
🌧️
+48°F
6 March
🌧️
+50°F
7 March
☁️
+58°F
8 March
🌧️
+59°F
9 March
☀️
+60°F
10 March
🌧️
+64°F
11 March
🌧️
+63°F
12 March
☀️
+63°F
13 March
☀️
+63°F
14 March
☀️
+59°F
15 March
☀️
+70°F
16 March
🌧️
+64°F
17 March
🌧️
+53°F
18 March
☁️
+54°F
19 March
☀️
+66°F
20 March
☀️
+69°F
21 March
☀️
+63°F
22 March
☀️
+62°F
23 March
☀️
+64°F
24 March
☀️
+67°F
25 March
☀️
+68°F
26 March
☀️
+72°F
27 March
☀️
+72°F
28 March
☀️
+70°F
29 March
🌧️
+61°F
30 March
🌧️
+56°F
31 March
🌧️
+55°F
In March 2023 Bilbao had 16 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 88% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 7 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+57°F) and the highest in 2012 (+72°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 23 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 215 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bilbao in March:

Is March a good time to visit Bilbao?

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

Can you sunbathe in Bilbao in March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Bilbao in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bilbao in March, 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.