City in Basque Country, Spain
Bilbao weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Bilbao
May–June and September–October are mild and dry. July–August is warm and humid; winters are cool, wet and grey with frequent rain.
Bilbao weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°126 mm
- Feb12°98 mm
- Mar14°94 mm
- Apr15°80 mm
- May18°64 mm
- Jun21°56 mm
- Jul23°35 mm
- Aug24°36 mm
- Sep22°53 mm
- Oct20°95 mm
- Nov16°146 mm
- Dec13°120 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C54°F | 9°C48°F | 126 mm | 80% | Cool |
| February | 12°C54°F | 8°C47°F | 98 mm | 78% | Cool |
| March | 14°C57°F | 10°C49°F | 94 mm | 78% | Cool |
| April | 15°C60°F | 11°C52°F | 80 mm | 79% | Cool |
| May | 18°C64°F | 14°C56°F | 64 mm | 79% | Cool |
| June | 21°C70°F | 17°C62°F | 56 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C73°F | 19°C66°F | 35 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C75°F | 20°C67°F | 36 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C72°F | 18°C65°F | 53 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C68°F | 16°C60°F | 95 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| November | 16°C60°F | 12°C53°F | 146 mm | 77% | Cool |
| December | 13°C56°F | 10°C49°F | 120 mm | 79% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Bilbao?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are mild and dry. July–August is warm and humid; winters are cool, wet and grey with frequent rain.
When is the rainy season in Bilbao?
Rain peaks in November with about 146 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Bilbao?
August, with average highs of 24°C (75°F).
How cold does Bilbao get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 8°C (47°F).
More about Bilbao
Going to Bilbao solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Bilbao meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.