Bilbao weather in January (Basque Country, Spain)

How's the weather trend in Bilbao as January approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Bilbao tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 13°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Bilbao in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 88 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 88 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

5/10

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