Your trips
Organize your trips easily with tabs
New York
Bilbao
Any date
+ Search
background

Bilbao in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bilbao in September 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Bilbao in September is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +72°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 7 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in September around 69 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bilbao has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Bilbao in September

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

Going from a maximum of +99°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +64°F.

Is Bilbao warm or cold in September?

Bilbao is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +61°F.

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

September is one of the warmest months in Bilbao, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bilbao in September

Bilbao weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+73°F+72°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+48°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+104°F+102°F+90°F
Rainfall
57 mm69 mm92 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%75%73%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
677
Cloudy days
191615
Rainy days
679
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 69 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 6 to 7.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 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 September, going from 7 m/s to 10 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Bilbao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 130 mm, with a 43% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 48 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in Bilbao?

This is the weather in Bilbao in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+83°F
2 September
☁️
+75°F
3 September
☁️
+76°F
4 September
☀️
+92°F
5 September
☀️
+93°F
6 September
☀️
+85°F
7 September
☀️
+79°F
8 September
☀️
+80°F
9 September
🌧️
+76°F
10 September
☀️
+87°F
11 September
☀️
+99°F
12 September
☀️
+99°F
13 September
☀️
+91°F
14 September
☀️
+83°F
15 September
🌧️
+79°F
16 September
☁️
+74°F
17 September
☀️
+71°F
18 September
☀️
+78°F
19 September
☀️
+77°F
20 September
☀️
+74°F
21 September
☀️
+72°F
22 September
☀️
+79°F
23 September
☀️
+69°F
24 September
🌧️
+63°F
25 September
☁️
+67°F
26 September
☁️
+66°F
27 September
🌧️
+67°F
28 September
🌧️
+71°F
29 September
🌧️
+61°F
30 September
🌧️
+65°F
In September 2023 Bilbao had 17 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 87% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?

Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+72°F) and the highest in 2016 (+92°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 171 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bilbao in September:

Is September a good time to visit Bilbao?

September 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 September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Bilbao in September?

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