When to go · Bilbao, Spain
Best Time to Visit Bilbao
Aim for July, August and May: that's when Bilbao's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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July, August, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
October, June, September
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
November, December
Wettest is November (226mm)
Bilbao weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 163mm | cool, wet |
| Feb | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 43°F | 89mm | cool, some rain |
| Mar | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 80mm | mild, some rain |
| Apr | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 83mm | mild, some rain |
| MayBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 59mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Jun | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 81mm | warm, some rain |
| JulBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 61°F | 37mm | warm, mostly dry |
| AugBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 46mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Sep | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 85mm | warm, some rain |
| Oct | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 76mm | warm, some rain |
| Nov | 16°C / 61°F | 9°C / 48°F | 226mm | cool, very wet |
| Dec | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 164mm | cool, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Bilbao plans around the seasons for you.