Climate of Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Point-value climate at Bilbao (Biscay, Spain). Population approximately 875,552.
Located in Biscay, Spain, Bilbao has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 875,552. Monthly average temperatures range from 7.5°C / 45.5°F in January to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 57 mm / 2.2 in (July) to 128 mm / 5 in (November) — about 1149 mm / 45.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bilbao's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5°C45.5°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| February | 8.3°C46.9°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| March | 9.5°C49.1°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| April | 10.5°C50.9°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
| May | 13.8°C56.8°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 16.6°C61.9°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 18.9°C66°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| August | 19.3°C66.7°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 17.6°C63.7°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| October | 14.3°C57.7°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| November | 10.4°C50.7°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| December | 8.4°C47.1°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bilbao?
Bilbao does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Bilbao's warmest month is August at an average of 19.3°C / 66.7°F, and its driest month is July with about 57 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bilbao?
Bilbao, in Biscay, Spain, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7.5°C / 45.5°F in January to 19.3°C / 66.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1149 mm / 45.2 in, with the wettest month being November (128 mm / 5 in) and the driest July (57 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Bilbao in August?
The average temperature in Bilbao in August is 19.3°C / 66.7°F, with rainfall of about 80 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bilbao?
The driest month in Bilbao is July, with about 57 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.9°C / 66°F.
When is the wettest month in Bilbao?
The wettest month in Bilbao is November, with approximately 128 mm / 5 in of average monthly rainfall.