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Bilbao in April
what's the weather like?

Bilbao in April: solid, though August remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 43.26°N 2.93°W
63°FMax temperature
46%Rainy days
10.2hSunshine / day

Bilbao weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.2/10)

Should you visit Bilbao in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 46%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.2h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in April (7.0/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.

Bilbao in April by trip type

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Bilbao. Temperatures rise (17°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 46% 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.

All months for Bilbao

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January43°F54°F50%0.2in5.9h4.0/10
🌦️ February43°F59°F47%0.1in7.6h5.0/10
🌦️ March45°F61°F54%0.1in9.0h5.5/10
🌦️ April48°F63°F46%0.1in10.2h7.0/10
🌦️ May52°F66°F46%0.1in11.7h7.2/10
🌤️ June59°F73°F41%0.1in11.3h7.6/10
🌤️ July63°F75°F31%0.1in12.1h8.1/10
🌤️ August63°F77°F30%0.1in11.9h8.2/10
🌤️ September59°F75°F40%0.1in10.7h7.7/10
🌦️ October55°F70°F41%0.1in8.7h7.2/10
🌦️ November48°F61°F55%0.2in6.9h4.6/10
🌦️ December45°F57°F49%0.2in6.0h4.2/10
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 April, Bilbao averages 63°F, 46% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

April vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 8.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Bilbao in April

Is April a good time to visit Bilbao?
April is an acceptable time for Bilbao (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Bilbao in April?
With 63°F max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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