Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Bilbao in October
Bilbao cools off: highs slip to 68°F (20°C), from 72°F in September, with lows of 60°F (15°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 68°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 60°F (15°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (95 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – September).
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in September to 80/100.
- October sits inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 60°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bilbao in October
October 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 October scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
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.
Mercado de la Ribera
Riverside Art Deco market with produce stalls and a pintxos food court.
Café Iruña
1903 café with Moorish-style tiles, good for coffee or a vermouth.
Nearby in October
- San Sebastián in October~48 mi · highs 67°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Laguardia in October~52 mi · highs 66°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Barcelona in October~291 mi · highs 74°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Girona in October~306 mi · highs 70°F, 3.6 in rain · 1°C (2°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Bilbao?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 87 in May and July – September. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. October is inside the May – Oct window our Basque Coast Food Trail route recommends.
How hot is Bilbao in October?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bilbao in October?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.5 in (1003 mm).
What should I pack for Bilbao in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 60°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- Basque Coast Food Trail May – Oct
Planning Bilbao in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.