When to go · Bilbao
Bilbao, month by month
The best months for Bilbao: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Aug, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Low season on the mainland: cold nights in Madrid, mild sun in Seville and Málaga; the Canaries are at their peak. January sales in the shops.13.5 °C (56 °F) / 5.3 °C (42 °F), 13 rain days56 °F (13.5 °C) / 42 °F (5.3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.14.2 °C (58 °F) / 5.1 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days58 °F (14.2 °C) / 41 °F (5.1 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Fallas in Valencia (15–19 Mar) sells out the city; Holy Week falls in late March in 2027.16.6 °C (62 °F) / 6.7 °C (44 °F), 12 rain days62 °F (16.6 °C) / 44 °F (6.7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Excellent weather everywhere; Seville's April Fair and any Holy Week in April push Andalusian prices to the year's high.18.1 °C (65 °F) / 8.1 °C (47 °F), 13 rain days65 °F (18.1 °C) / 47 °F (8.1 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Bilbao's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 12 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Bilbao's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.23.5 °C (74 °F) / 13.8 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days74 °F (23.5 °C) / 57 °F (13.8 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Inland Andalusia and Madrid often top 40 °C (104 °F): go north (Basque Country, Asturias, Galicia) or to the coast. San Fermín in Pamplona 6–14 July.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Inland Andalusia and Madrid often top 104 °F (40 °C): go north (Basque Country, Asturias, Galicia) or to the coast. San Fermín in Pamplona 6–14 July.25.4 °C (78 °F) / 15.8 °C (60 °F), 9 rain days78 °F (25.4 °C) / 60 °F (15.8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Dec (wettest), Aug (busiest and priciest).26.3 °C (79 °F) / 16.1 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days79 °F (26.3 °C) / 61 °F (16.1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Bilbao's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.24.5 °C (76 °F) / 13.9 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days76 °F (24.5 °C) / 57 °F (13.9 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Bilbao's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.21.5 °C (71 °F) / 11.6 °C (53 °F), 12 rain days71 °F (21.5 °C) / 53 °F (11.6 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Dec (wettest), Aug (busiest and priciest).16.6 °C (62 °F) / 8.3 °C (47 °F), 14 rain days62 °F (16.6 °C) / 47 °F (8.3 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Dec (wettest), Aug (busiest and priciest).14.1 °C (57 °F) / 6.1 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days57 °F (14.1 °C) / 43 °F (6.1 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bilbao, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jun: 23.5 °C (74 °F)74 °F (23.5 °C)
Night low
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jun: 13.8 °C (57 °F)57 °F (13.8 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jun: 10 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Inside Bilbao's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
June: Inside Bilbao's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Bilbao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.