Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Bilbao in July
Bilbao sees its driest month, with just 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain, highs of 73°F (23°C) and lows of 66°F (19°C).
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (35 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 73°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 66°F (19°C).
Humidity averages 76%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is moderate at about 1.4 in (35 mm) for the month.
Plan around July
July is one of Bilbao's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 70°F in June.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and July – September.
- Humidity season begins: 76% on average, up from 78% in June.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in June to 85/100.
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bilbao in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Hermitage on an islet reached by 241 steps along a stone causeway.
Why now July scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
La Viña del Ensanche
Old-school deli and wine bar specializing in ibérico ham and refined pintxos.
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.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Fine arts museum with Spanish masters and Basque painters, next to Doña Casilda park.
Nearby in July
- San Sebastián in July~48 mi · highs 74°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Laguardia in July~52 mi · highs 82°F, 1.2 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Barcelona in July~291 mi · highs 89°F, 1.1 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Girona in July~306 mi · highs 83°F, 1.3 in rain · 5°C (9°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Bilbao?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
How hot is Bilbao in July?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in July?
Not much: about 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.5 in (1003 mm).
What should I pack for Bilbao in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in July
- Basque Coast Food Trail May – Oct
Planning Bilbao in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.