🇪🇸 Bilbao vs Rome 🇮🇹

Bilbao, Spain vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 80 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Bilbao🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high19°C21°C
Hottest monthAugust (25°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (6°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year16282
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇪🇸 Bilbao

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

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bilbao or Rome warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Bilbao or Rome?

Bilbao is rainier — Rome sees about 80 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bilbao vs Rome?

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

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