In general the best time to visit Bilbao is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +73°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 66 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 135 mm in November.
Climate in Bilbao
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bilbao for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+77°F
+79°F
+82°F
+88°F
+95°F
+106°F
+108°F
+104°F
+102°F
+90°F
+79°F
+77°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+54°F
+55°F
+57°F
+59°F
+64°F
+70°F
+73°F
+73°F
+72°F
+68°F
+59°F
+55°F
Minimum Temperature
+27°F
+27°F
+32°F
+36°F
+37°F
+46°F
+52°F
+52°F
+48°F
+37°F
+30°F
+32°F
Humidity, %
75
73
71
72
73
75
75
75
75
73
75
74
Rain, mm
114
107
98
105
83
69
57
57
69
92
135
109
Snow, mm
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Sunny Days
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
6
7
7
6
7
Cloud Days
15
13
15
13
16
18
20
19
16
15
12
13
Rainy Days
11
10
10
12
10
7
6
6
7
9
12
11
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bilbao during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bilbao is August with average maximum temperature going up to +73°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +46°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bilbao looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bilbao is November with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bilbao during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 69 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 12 rainy days and 135 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bilbao during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bilbao:
What is the hottest month in Bilbao?
The hottest month in Bilbao is August with average maximum temperature of +73°F.
What is the coldest month in Bilbao?
The coldest month in Bilbao is January with minimum temperatures of +46°F.
Is Bilbao worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bilbao could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bilbao?
if you're looking to visit Bilbao when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, January, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 57 mm of rain.
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.