Basque Country weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Basque Country, Spain. Like most weather services, we show Basque Country at one spot: Bilbao, its largest city. At 2:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 28%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Bilbao weather
Is it raining in Bilbao right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Bilbao this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–18° and lows of 4–10°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Bilbao lately?
In the past 7 days, Bilbao had 2 rainy days and 4.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bilbao?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Basque Country weather by month
When is the best time to visit Basque Country?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Basque Country is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (53°F) in February to 23°C (74°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Basque Country?
November is the wettest month, with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Basque Country?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (53°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Basque Country have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 146 mm (5.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bilbao), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Basque Country
Weather can differ a lot within Basque Country: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | Jun–Sep | None | 12–23°C | 1,003 mm |
| Gasteiz / Vitoria | Jun–Sep | None | 9–24°C | 933 mm |
| Donostia / San Sebastián | Jun–Oct | None | 11–23°C | 1,070 mm |
| Barakaldo | Jun–Sep | None | 12–23°C | 1,003 mm |
| Algorta | Jun–Sep | None | 12–23°C | 1,003 mm |
| Getxo | Jun–Sep | None | 12–23°C | 1,003 mm |
| Irun | Jun–Oct | None | 11–23°C | 1,070 mm |
| Santutxu | Jun–Sep | None | 12–23°C | 1,003 mm |
| Santurtzi | Jun–Sep | None | 12–23°C | 1,003 mm |
| Portugalete | Jun–Sep | None | 12–23°C | 1,003 mm |
| Basauri | May–Oct | None | 9–24°C | 899 mm |
| Errenteria | Jun–Oct | None | 11–23°C | 1,070 mm |