🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Bilbao 🇪🇸

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Bilbao, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bilbao is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 10 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇪🇸 Bilbao
Avg annual high14°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)August (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year152162
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, September, October

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇪🇸 Bilbao

Best around June, September, October. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Bilbao warmer?

Bilbao is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Bilbao?

Bilbao is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 10 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Bilbao?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Bilbao is best around June, September, October.

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