Early spring · Weather & things to do
Bilbao in March
Bilbao edges warmer than February, with highs of 57°F (14°C), lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 67/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 57°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 49°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (94 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May and July – September.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in February to 67/100.
- Our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bilbao in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Café Bar Bilbao
Plaza Nueva bar with tiled walls and a counter of pintxos.
Why now March scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
La Viña del Ensanche
Old-school deli and wine bar specializing in ibérico ham and refined pintxos.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Fine arts museum with Spanish masters and Basque painters, next to Doña Casilda park.
Plaza Nueva
Arcaded square in the old town lined with pintxos bars.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Hermitage on an islet reached by 241 steps along a stone causeway.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in March
- San Sebastián in March~48 mi · highs 57°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Laguardia in March~52 mi · highs 56°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Barcelona in March~291 mi · highs 64°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Girona in March~306 mi · highs 60°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Bilbao?
It's middling, scoring 67/100. The best months are May and July – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. Our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bilbao in March?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in March?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.5 in (1003 mm).
What should I pack for Bilbao in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Bilbao in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.