Bilbao Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bilbao varies. It peaks at 188 hours in July and drops to 78 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1628 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bilbao serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Bilbao enjoys an average of 1628 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

November, Bilbao’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bilbao Precipitation page.