Weather in Bilbao in August
August in Bilbao is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Spain, this is how Bilbao actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Bilbao. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 21°C
16–26°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.7 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Bilbao in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
August is on the drier side of the year in Bilbao. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not November, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Bilbao
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Bilbao
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Bilbao
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FAQs about Bilbao
Climate averages for Bilbao, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Bilbao is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 170 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
