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Bilbao Weather in February

Bilbao in February

The short of it: Bilbao in February averages a high of 14 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 10 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 102 mm · daylight 10 h 27 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Bilbao an average February high of 14°, a low of 5° and some 102 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 27 min in mid-February, 68 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Bilbao runs about middling and about as wet in February. Santutxu, 1 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Bilbao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 32 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 27 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SantutxuBasque Country1 km SE14°5°102 mm
BasauriBasque Country4 km SE14°5°99 mm
ErandioBasque Country6 km NW15°6°103 mm
BarakaldoBasque Country6 km NW15°6°103 mm
ArrigorriagaBasque Country7 km SSE14°5°99 mm
GaldakaoBasque Country8 km ESE14°5°98 mm
SestaoBasque Country8 km NW15°6°102 mm
LeioaBasque Country9 km NW15°6°103 mm

The Almanac · Bilbao Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Bilbao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°6°134 mm12 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
February14°5°102 mm12 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March17°7°99 mm13 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April18°8°106 mm12 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
May21°11°76 mm12 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°14°62 mm11 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July26°16°51 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
August26°16°73 mm10 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September25°14°61 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October22°12°115 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November17°8°157 mm12 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦
December14°7°109 mm13 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bilbao in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bilbao in February?

Days average 14 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Bilbao?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Bilbao in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Bilbao in February?

Hardly — February nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bilbao in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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