Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Bilbao in April
Bilbao edges warmer than March, with highs of 60°F (15°C), lows of 52°F (11°C) and about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain.
It scores 73/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (80 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What April feels like
Highs near 60°F (15°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 52°F (11°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.1 in (80 mm).
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – September).
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in March to 73/100.
- Our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bilbao in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Funicular de Artxanda
Short funicular ride up to a viewpoint over the city and river.
Why now April scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mercado de la Ribera
Riverside Art Deco market with produce stalls and a pintxos food court.
Vizcaya Bridge
1893 transporter bridge, a UNESCO site, with a gondola and walkway on top.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Gehry's titanium museum, with Koons's flower-covered Puppy outside and Serra's steel mazes inside.
Café Iruña
1903 café with Moorish-style tiles, good for coffee or a vermouth.
Nearby in April
- San Sebastián in April~48 mi · highs 60°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Laguardia in April~52 mi · highs 61°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Barcelona in April~291 mi · highs 69°F, 2.0 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, drier
- Girona in April~306 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bilbao in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Bilbao?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 73/100 against a best of 87 in May and July – September. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain. Our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bilbao in April?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in April?
Some: about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.5 in (1003 mm).
What should I pack for Bilbao in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bilbao in April?
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