Bilbao, Spain
Best time to visit Bilbao
The best time to visit Bilbao is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 20–26°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for May: the main sights book up soonest in June–September.
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Bilbao weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 55°F | 5° / 41°F | 120 mm | 4 h |
| February | 14° / 57°F | 5° / 41°F | 90 mm | 4 h |
| March | 16° / 61°F | 6° / 43°F | 90 mm | 5 h |
| April | 18° / 64°F | 7° / 45°F | 80 mm | 6 h |
| MayBest | 20° / 68°F | 10° / 50°F | 70 mm | 7 h |
| JuneBestBusy | 23° / 73°F | 13° / 55°F | 50 mm | 7 h |
| JulyBestBusy | 25° / 77°F | 15° / 59°F | 40 mm | 8 h |
| AugustBestBusy | 26° / 79°F | 16° / 61°F | 60 mm | 7 h |
| SeptemberBestBusy | 24° / 75°F | 13° / 55°F | 80 mm | 6 h |
| October | 20° / 68°F | 10° / 50°F | 120 mm | 5 h |
| November | 16° / 61°F | 7° / 45°F | 150 mm | 4 h |
| December | 14° / 57°F | 6° / 43°F | 130 mm | 3 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Bilbao
Bilbao is the largest city in the Basque Country, with around 345,000 residents and about a million in its metropolitan area. It was founded in 1300 by Diego López de Haro, Lord of Bizkaia, as a river port for iron and wool. After its heavy industry declined, the 1997 Guggenheim led a celebrated urban renewal now known as the Bilbao Effect.
What to pack for Bilbao
Bilbao has a mild, green Atlantic climate and about 1,150 mm of rain a year, with November the wettest month. Summer days reach the mid-20s°C, and winter days stay around 13°C with few frosts. Bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella in every season, plus comfortable shoes for wet cobbles and hills. Spain uses type F plugs at 230 V.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Bilbao?
- The best time to visit Bilbao is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 20–26°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for May: the main sights book up soonest in June–September.
- What is the hottest month in Bilbao?
- August, with typical daytime highs around 26°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Bilbao?
- November, with around 150 mm of rain in a typical year.
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