Weather in Bilbao in December
December in Bilbao is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Spain, this is how Bilbao actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, December sits in the middle of Bilbao's year.
Pack for Bilbao in December, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 10°C
6–14°C
- Rainfall
- 124 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Bilbao: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
December is a wetter month in Bilbao. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
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 December.
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.
