2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Bilbao in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit Bilbao. Bilbao has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 14°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.

Avg High

14°C

Avg Low

6°C

Rainy days

12days

Daylight

9.3h

Is January a good time to visit Bilbao?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:42 AM

Sunset

6:00 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 14°C 6°C 12 Good
February 17°C 8°C 9 Good
March 15°C 7°C 17 Wet
April 19°C 11°C 16 Wet
May 23°C 13°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 22°C 14°C 15 Excellent (best)
July 25°C 17°C 7 Excellent (best)
August 27°C 17°C 11 Excellent (best)
September 25°C 15°C 11 Excellent (best)
October 18°C 11°C 20 Wet
November 18°C 10°C 7 Good
December 12°C 8°C 27 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Bilbao? +

January is typically Good for visiting Bilbao, with average highs of 14°C and around 12 rainy days.

What should I pack for Bilbao in January? +

With highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in January? +

Bilbao typically sees around 12 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Bilbao in January? +

In January, Bilbao gets approximately 9.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Bilbao? +

No, January is not peak season in Bilbao. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Bilbao? +

The best months to visit Bilbao are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Madrid)

Last Updated: January 2026

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