April · Spain
Best time to visit Bilbao in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bilbao in April
Average temperature 13°C, 90 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Bilbao scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bilbao's Guggenheim curves along the Nervión, with the Casco Viejo and Artxanda funicular a short walk or ride away.
April in Bilbao: strong conditions, 6th of 12
April averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bilbao in April?
- In April, Bilbao averages 13°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Bilbao?
- April earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bilbao in April?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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