Bilbao weather in December (Basque Country, Spain)

Can you expect sunny skies in Bilbao in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Bilbao tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of winter. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 13°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Bilbao in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 78 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bilbao. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bilbao climate page with graphs.

 

Bilbao, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 78 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in December

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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