Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bilbao Climate
Bilbao is a city in Spain (59) with a population of about 347,342. Its average annual temperature is 14.3°C (58°F), with roughly 1187 mm of rain per year.
14.3°C
Avg Temp
1187
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Bilbao Climate
Bilbao has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F) and receives about 1187 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.3°C
Avg Temp
1187
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 124 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 97 mm |
| March | 11° / 52° | 98 mm |
| April | 12° / 53° | 128 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 91 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 67 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 58 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 86 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 73 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 120 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 133 mm |
| December | 10° / 50° | 112 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bilbao
The most comfortable months to visit Bilbao are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bilbao are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bilbao, Spain has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C and about 1187 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Bilbao average about 26°C (78°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.