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Bilbao weather in March (Basque Country, Spain)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Bilbao during March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Bilbao typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Bilbao in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bilbao, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in March

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

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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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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