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Cheap flights to Bilbao
The titanium curves of the Guggenheim, pintxos bars in the old town and green Basque hills all around.
- Best weather
- Jun to Sep
- Warmest
- Aug, 26°C
- Airport
- BIO
Best time to visit Bilbao
The best time to visit Bilbao for the weather is from June to September, when daytime highs average 24 to 26°C (75 to 79°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in November (about 14 rainy days) and the least in July.
The warmest month is August, with highs around 26°C (79°F); the coolest is January, at around 14°C (56°F) by day and 5°C (42°F) at night.
Bilbao weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C 56°F | 5°C 42°F | 13 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| February | 14°C 58°F | 5°C 41°F | 11 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| March | 17°C 62°F | 7°C 44°F | 11 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| April | 18°C 65°F | 8°C 47°F | 12 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| May | 21°C 70°F | 11°C 52°F | 10 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| June Best | 24°C 74°F | 14°C 57°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| July Best | 25°C 78°F | 16°C 60°F | 7 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| August Best | 26°C 79°F | 16°C 61°F | 7 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| September Best | 25°C 76°F | 14°C 57°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| October | 22°C 71°F | 12°C 53°F | 11 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| November | 17°C 62°F | 8°C 47°F | 14 rainy days | Cool and wet |
| December | 14°C 57°F | 6°C 43°F | 12 rainy days | Cool and wet |
Long-term averages from Bilbao airport, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Bilbao
Farepop finds fares to Bilbao Airport (BIO). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 14,600 km · about 19 hours non-stop Adelaide 16,600 km · about 21 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 19,300 km · about 24.5 hours non-stop Queenstown 19,300 km · about 24.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Boston 3,400 mi · about 7 hours non-stop New York 3,500 mi · about 7.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 5,400 km · about 7.5 hours non-stop Toronto 6,000 km · about 8 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Bristol 560 mi · about 1.5 hours non-stop London 590 mi · about 1.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Madrid 320 km · about an hour non-stop Toulouse 350 km · about an hour non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Bilbao
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Bilbao: questions
When is the best time to visit Bilbao?
For the weather, from June to September, when daytime highs average around 25°C. These are long-term averages from Bilbao airport, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Bilbao?
Bilbao has no distinct wet season. November is usually the wettest month, with about 14 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Bilbao?
Farepop finds fares to Bilbao Airport (BIO).
How can I find cheap flights to Bilbao?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Bilbao costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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