Bilbao · SummerMonth summary
Bilbao weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bilbao in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (8.1/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bilbao in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Peak surf season — busy spots but reliable conditions Summer in Bilbao brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (12.1h of sunshine). Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 6°C | 12°C | 50% | 4.6 | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 6°C | 15°C | 47% | 3.8 | 7.6h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 7°C | 16°C | 54% | 3.4 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 9°C | 17°C | 46% | 2.9 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 11°C | 19°C | 46% | 2.6 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 23°C | 41% | 2.3 | 11.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 17°C | 24°C | 31% | 1.5 | 12.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 25°C | 30% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 24°C | 40% | 2.6 | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 13°C | 21°C | 41% | 3.2 | 8.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 16°C | 55% | 5.5 | 6.9h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 7°C | 14°C | 49% | 4.1 | 6.0h | 4.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Bilbao averages 24°C, 31% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
July vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bilbao in July
Is July a good time to visit Bilbao?
July is an excellent time to visit Bilbao (score 8.1/10). With 24°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bilbao in July?
With 24°C and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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