Bilbao · WinterMonth summary
Bilbao weather in February
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bilbao in February?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Not the best window: 47% rain risk and 7.6h of sunshine. August is much safer.
By trip type
Bilbao in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
In February, Bilbao sees 15°F during the day with 7.6h of sunshine per day. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 43°F | 54°F | 50% | 0.2in | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 43°F | 59°F | 47% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 45°F | 61°F | 54% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 48°F | 63°F | 46% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 52°F | 66°F | 46% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 73°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 63°F | 75°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 77°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 59°F | 75°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 55°F | 70°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 48°F | 61°F | 55% | 0.2in | 6.9h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 45°F | 57°F | 49% | 0.2in | 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 February, Bilbao averages 59°F, 47% rainy days and 7.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.0/10.
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Comparison
February vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bilbao in February
Is February a good time to visit Bilbao?
February is not recommended for Bilbao (score 5.0/10). With 47% rainy days and 7.6h of sunshine, consider August (8.2/10) instead.
What to do in Bilbao in February?
With 59°F max and 7.6h of sunshine, favour indoor activities — museums, spas, gastronomy.
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