When to visit
Bilbao?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Bilbao
Basque Country · Spain

The best weather in Bilbao is from May, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, October.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
80

Excellent climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
15–23°C
Cool nights
Feels like
15–24°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
72mm
Light rain · 13 days
Sunshine
9.4h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
81%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
64
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun64JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score273955718080838280774941
ClimateColdColdColdMildMildPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantCool & rainyCool & rainyCold
Temperature6–12°C6–14°C7–15°C9–17°C11–20°C15–23°C17–25°C17–26°C15–24°C13–21°C9–16°C8–14°C
Feels like3–10°C4–12°C5–13°C7–16°C11–20°C15–24°C18–27°C18–28°C15–24°C12–21°C8–15°C5–12°C
Precipitation141mm
18 days
129mm
18 days
106mm
19 days
83mm
15 days
78mm
15 days
72mm
13 days
44mm
11 days
54mm
11 days
79mm
14 days
102mm
13 days
159mm
19 days
120mm
16 days
Sunshine4.6h
☀︎ 49%
5.7h
☀︎ 54%
7.1h
☀︎ 59%
8.5h
☀︎ 63%
9.2h
☀︎ 62%
9.4h
☀︎ 62%
10.8h
☀︎ 72%
10.5h
☀︎ 75%
9.7h
☀︎ 77%
7.1h
☀︎ 64%
5.3h
☀︎ 55%
4.7h
☀︎ 53%
WindSW · 17 km/hSW · 18 km/hW · 18 km/hNW · 16 km/hNW · 16 km/hN · 15 km/hN · 15 km/hN · 15 km/hNW · 15 km/hSW · 16 km/hSW · 17 km/hSW · 18 km/h
Humidity (%)81%79%76%76%79%81%79%78%79%77%80%80%
Day length9.4h10.5h12.0h13.4h14.7h15.3h15.0h13.9h12.5h11.0h9.7h9.0h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bilbao?

The best weather in Bilbao is from July, August, May, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, October (9–26 °C).

What is the weather like in Bilbao?

Bilbao has a climate with an overall score of 6.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 6 °C to 26 °C.

What is the hottest month in Bilbao?

The hottest month in Bilbao is August, with average highs of 26 °C and lows of 17 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Bilbao?

The rainiest month in Bilbao is November, with an average of 159 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Bilbao?

Peak season in Bilbao is July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Bilbao?

Shoulder season in Bilbao falls in April, May, June, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.