February · Spain
Best time to visit Bilbao in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bilbao in February
Average temperature 10°C, 90 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Bilbao scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
February in Bilbao — workable with trade-offs
February averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bilbao in February?
- In February, Bilbao averages 10°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Bilbao?
- February earns a 6.5/10 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 February?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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