Bilbao weather in May (Basque Country, Spain)

What kind of weather does May bring to Bilbao? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Bilbao generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Bilbao in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 168 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bilbao, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Bilbao, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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