October · Spain
Best time to visit Bilbao in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bilbao in October
Average temperature 18°C, 117 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 117 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Bilbao scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 117 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
October in Bilbao — reliably good (8th best month)
October averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 117 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 8th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bilbao in October?
- In October, Bilbao averages 18°C, 117 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Bilbao?
- October earns a 7.4/10 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 October?
- Expect about 117 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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