March · Spain
Best time to visit Bilbao in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bilbao in March
Average temperature 12°C, 94 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Bilbao scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 94 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
March in Bilbao: strong conditions, 7th of 12
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 94 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Bilbao — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bilbao in March?
- In March, Bilbao averages 12°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Bilbao?
- March earns a 7.6/10 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 March?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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