Bilbao · SpringMonth summary
Bilbao weather in March
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bilbao in March?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: March is an average time for Bilbao. August (8.2/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Bilbao in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Spring marks the start of the good season in Bilbao. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 March, Bilbao averages 16°C, 54% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
March vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bilbao in March
Is March a good time to visit Bilbao?
March is an acceptable time for Bilbao (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in March?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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