Bilbao Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Bilbao has an oceanic climate which means that it has mild winters and warm summers. Bilbao doesn’t enjoy the same climate as the rest of Spain with average temperatures in summer (June-August) ranging between 13°C and 25°C. This makes the city a lot cooler as other Spanish cities. The average rainfall is also higher and it has fewer sunshine hours.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Bilbao can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Bilbao is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1199 mm. Bilbao can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 146 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 64 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bilbao Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Bilbao can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bilbao.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 72%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Bilbao in Spain
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 146 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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