When to go to Bilbao?
Bilbao pairs bold contemporary architecture with long-standing Basque habits. The Guggenheim's metal curves throw the Nervión back at itself, minutes from the Casco Viejo, where pintxos are handed across counters and the Mercado de la Ribera stacks up the day's catch. Ride the Artxanda funicular and the whole city appears, ringed by green hills.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Bilbao, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Bilbao
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5 | 148 | 9 | 45 |
| February | 6.5 | 91 | 10 | 52 |
| March | 7.5 | 94 | 12 | 55 |
| April | 8.8 | 90 | 13 | 61 |
| May | 10.1 | 74 | 16 | 67 |
| June | 9.5 | 63 | 19 | 68 |
| July | 10.8 | 25 | 21 | 79 |
| August | 9.6 | 54 | 22 | 73 |
| September | 9.2 | 105 | 19 | 66 |
| October | 6.9 | 117 | 18 | 57 |
| November | 5.8 | 156 | 13 | 47 |
| December | 4.9 | 125 | 11 | 44 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Bilbao, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 25 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 22°C). Over the year, an average of 1,140 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Bilbao?
- Guggenheim Museum (Frank Gehry)
- Casco Viejo (old town)
- Artxanda funicular (panorama)
- Mercado de la Ribera
Practical info
- Country: Spain
- Station: Bilbao Abando
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