Bilbao & the Basque coast
A titanium museum that turned a shipbuilding city into an art pilgrimage, pintxos bars where the plates just keep appearing, and a coastline of surf beaches close enough for an afternoon detour.
The best time to visit Bilbao & the Basque coast is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F). Local time there is 19:58 (UTC+2).
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In season
The year at a glance
April · high 62°F · rain 3.8in · 13.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C53°F | 163mm6.4in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| February | 15°C59°F | 83mm3.3in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 16°C60°F | 97mm3.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C62°F | 97mm3.8in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 19°C67°F | 79mm3.1in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C72°F | 89mm3.5in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 24°C75°F | 49mm1.9in | 15.1h15.1h | |
| August | 25°C76°F | 66mm2.6in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| September | 24°C75°F | 100mm3.9in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 128mm5.0in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| November | 16°C60°F | 231mm9.1in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 14°C57°F | 175mm6.9in | 9.0h9.0h |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Bilbao & the Basque coast?
The best time to visit Bilbao & the Basque coast is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F).
How warm does Bilbao & the Basque coast get?
Typical daytime highs in Bilbao & the Basque coast are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (74°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (56°F).
Is Bilbao & the Basque coast expensive?
On the ground, Bilbao & the Basque coast is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Bilbao & the Basque coast good for?
Bilbao & the Basque coast is good for eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, landscape doing the heavy lifting.
