Best time to go to Bilbao Average weather of Bilbao, Spain
When is the best time to go to Bilbao?
When is the best time to go to Bilbao? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Bilbao are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
- The coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months are January, February and November
- August is the best month for swimming
Annual weather in Bilbao
Weather details in Bilbao month by month
Weather and climate in Bilbao
- Between the months of january and february the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and it rains about 32% of the time in february.
- From march to april the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 61°F and, in april, 7 days of rain are expected.
- Between the months of may and october the climate is beautiful. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in october and it rains about 3.7in each month.
- Between the months of november and december the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains about 5.6in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Bilbao
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Bilbao: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Bilbao
Find out when Bilbao has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Bilbao
- Very low season in Bilbao
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February. - Low season in Bilbao
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, June, November and December. - High season in Bilbao
The number of visitors to Bilbao is high in: May, July, September and October. - Peak season in Bilbao
The largest number of tourists visiting Bilbao is during: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Bilbao month by month
Best time for low prices in Bilbao
Average prices of hotels in Bilbao month by month
Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Bilbao. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Bilbao
A return flight between London and Bilbao is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 63 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 115 more for your airline ticket to Bilbao if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Bilbao
On average, it costs $ 27 per day to hire a car in Bilbao. This price varies by $ 17 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 17 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 34.