2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Bilbao in October

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

October is a wet time to visit Bilbao. Bilbao has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 18°C, lows of 11°C, and approximately 20 rainy days per month.

Avg High

18°C

Avg Low

11°C

Rainy days

20days

Daylight

11.1h

Is October a good time to visit Bilbao?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:25 AM

Sunset

7:32 PM

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 October

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 October a good time to visit Bilbao? +

October is typically Wet for visiting Bilbao, with average highs of 18°C and around 20 rainy days.

What should I pack for Bilbao in October? +

With highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in October? +

Bilbao typically sees around 20 rainy days in October.

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

In October, Bilbao gets approximately 11.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is October peak season in Bilbao? +

No, October 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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