🇳🇱 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.
Warmer · BilbaoDrier · Amsterdam
Climate at a glance
| 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇪🇸 Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 14°C | 19°C |
| Hottest month | July · 22°C | August · 25°C |
| Coldest month | January (1°C low) | January (6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 152 | 162 |
| Snow | Yes | Rare |
| Best months to visit | June, July, August | June, 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).
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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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