The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Bilbao brings pleasant temperatures (77°F) and long sunny days (5.9h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
August is the best month of the year in Bilbao. Compared to July: +2°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Sea
23°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
13.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is August the right month?
August is actually the best month of the year in Bilbao. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.03°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 77°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 54°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 41%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Bilbao ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.2 → 4.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.26°N · 2.93°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bilbao?
July is the best month with 75°F highs, 63°F lows, 6.0h of sunshine and 21.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bilbao get in July?
Bilbao averages 6.0 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bilbao?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bilbao in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 75°F.
Is Bilbao good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bilbao scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Bilbao?
January is the most difficult month to visit Bilbao, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Bilbao in August?
In August, the sea averages 73°F in Bilbao: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Bilbao in August?
The average UV index reaches 6 in August in Bilbao (high), with about 13.8h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.