Bilbao weather in March (Basque Country, Spain)

Looking to travel to Bilbao in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Bilbao generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Bilbao in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in March

Find out more about the weather in Spain in March and which places have the best weather 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 Bilbao in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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