January · Spain
Best time to visit Bilbao in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bilbao in January
Average temperature 9°C, 148 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Bilbao scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 148 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.
January in Bilbao — workable with trade-offs
January averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 148 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 12th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bilbao in January?
- In January, Bilbao averages 9°C, 148 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bilbao?
- January earns a 5.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 148 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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