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Bilbao
Visit in July — score 85/100 · avg high 86°F · 9 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 50° | 62° | 41° | 31 | 136 | 9.1h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 22 | 50° | 62° | 41° | 25 | 100 | 10.3h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 27 | 52° | 67° | 43° | 24 | 96 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 43 | 55° | 71° | 46° | 19 | 77 | 13.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 57 | 59° | 75° | 50° | 17 | 66 | 14.5h | High | Average |
| June | 64 | 65° | 82° | 56° | 18 | 70 | 15.2h | High | Above avg |
| July | 85 | 69° | 86° | 62° | 9 | 34 | 14.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 80 | 70° | 87° | 63° | 10 | 40 | 13.8h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 61 | 68° | 83° | 60° | 17 | 68 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 42 | 64° | 78° | 53° | 23 | 91 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 30 | 56° | 70° | 47° | 30 | 157 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 19 | 52° | 63° | 43° | 31 | 123 | 8.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Bilbao (March, April, May) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 46°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Summer
- Score
- 77/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Bilbao (June, July, August) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 60°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 77/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 85/100.
Fall
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Bilbao (September, October, November) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 53°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Winter
- Score
- 20/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Bilbao (December, January, February) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 42°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 20/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 22/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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