Best Time to Visit Bilbao
Spain · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bilbao are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Bilbao sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in January (around 14°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1155mm — November is typically the wettest month (~171mm) and July the driest (~52mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to January — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 177 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 5°C | 131mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 14° / 5°C | 109mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 17° / 7°C | 98mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 18° / 8°C | 97mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 11°C | 76mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 24° / 14°C | 58mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 16°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 26° / 16°C | 53mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 14°C | 75mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 22° / 12°C | 112mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 17° / 8°C | 171mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 14° / 6°C | 125mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Bilbao?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bilbao are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Bilbao?
- August is typically the hottest month in Bilbao, with average daytime highs around 26°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Bilbao?
- November is usually the wettest month, with around 171mm of precipitation.