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Bilbao in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bilbao in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Bilbao in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 92 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bilbao has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Bilbao in October

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

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +75°F.

Is Bilbao warm or cold in October?

Bilbao is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +57°F.

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

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

Climate in Bilbao in October

Bilbao weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+72°F+68°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+37°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+90°F+79°F
Rainfall
69 mm92 mm135 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%73%75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
161512
Rainy days
7912
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 92 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 73%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 October, going from 8 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bilbao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 42 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October 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 October in Bilbao?

This is the weather in Bilbao in October 2023:
1 October
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+74°F
2 October
☀️
+73°F
3 October
☀️
+75°F
4 October
☀️
+76°F
5 October
☁️
+75°F
6 October
☁️
+72°F
7 October
☁️
+72°F
8 October
☁️
+69°F
9 October
☀️
+85°F
10 October
🌧️
+73°F
11 October
☁️
+71°F
12 October
☁️
+70°F
13 October
☀️
+73°F
14 October
☀️
+76°F
15 October
☀️
+78°F
16 October
☀️
+83°F
17 October
☀️
+80°F
18 October
☀️
+84°F
19 October
☀️
+85°F
20 October
☁️
+78°F
21 October
☀️
+73°F
22 October
☀️
+81°F
23 October
☀️
+78°F
24 October
☀️
+76°F
25 October
☀️
+84°F
26 October
☀️
+81°F
27 October
☀️
+85°F
28 October
☀️
+85°F
29 October
☀️
+85°F
30 October
🌧️
+68°F
31 October
☀️
+75°F
In October 2023 Bilbao had 22 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+62°F) and the highest in 2022 (+82°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 24 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 338 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bilbao in October:

Is October a good time to visit Bilbao?

October is a really good time to go to Bilbao. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bilbao.

Can you sunbathe in Bilbao in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Bilbao in October?

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