🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Bilbao 🇪🇸

Barcelona, Spain vs Bilbao, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 103 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇪🇸 Bilbao
Avg annual high21°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)August (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year59162
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, September, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇪🇸 Bilbao

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Bilbao warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Bilbao?

Bilbao is rainier — Barcelona sees about 103 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Bilbao?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Bilbao is best around June, September, October.

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