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City Trips Potential

91/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, July, September

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Avoid

January, April, October, November, December

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Weather

7°C – 20°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Bilbao for a city trip is June, July, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Bilbao

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
37Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
110
February
42Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
92
March
56Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°92
April
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°108
May
82Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°87
June
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°62
July
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°58
August
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°70
September
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°71
October
84Excellent
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°113
November
59Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°136
December
45Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
112

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Bilbao

When is the best time to visit Bilbao for city trips?

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The best time to visit Bilbao for city trips is typically in June, July, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Bilbao?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Bilbao, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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