When to go · Bilbao
Bilbao in February
Good month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Spain overall
- Prices
- Low
- Spain overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- BilbaoHighs around 14.2 °C (58 °F), lows around 5.1 °C (41 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 58 °F (14.2 °C), lows around 41 °F (5.1 °C), rain on about 12 days
- Green north, Spain · San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, Asturias, Galiciarainy
Atlantic weather: green because it rains. The best escape from summer heat; pack a rain jacket in any month.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Spain overall
- Low
- Prices · Spain overall
- Low
Spain overall: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bilbao, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 14.2 °C (58 °F)58 °F (14.2 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Feb: 5.1 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5.1 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 12
May: 12
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Outside 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.
May: Inside Bilbao's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Bilbao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast