Basque Country, Spain
Bilbao cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Bilbao in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 78°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 56°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 29%fewest rain days (July)
- 57%most rain days (November)
Weather in Bilbao right now
Weather in Bilbao by month
Average highs run from 56°F (13°C) in January to 78°F (26°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in November. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56 / 42°F13 / 6°C | 49% | 11 mph17 km/h | 57°F14°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 13 ft |
| February | 59 / 43°F15 / 6°C | 44% | 10 mph16 km/h | 56°F13°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| March | 62 / 46°F17 / 8°C | 57% | 11 mph18 km/h | 56°F13°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| April | 65 / 48°F18 / 9°C | 45% | 10 mph17 km/h | 58°F14°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| May | 67 / 53°F20 / 12°C | 50% | 11 mph18 km/h | 62°F16°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| June | 74 / 61°F23 / 16°C | 44% | 10 mph16 km/h | 67°F20°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| July | 76 / 63°F25 / 17°C | 29% | 10 mph16 km/h | 72°F22°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 78 / 64°F26 / 18°C | 39% | 10 mph17 km/h | 72°F22°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 74 / 59°F24 / 15°C | 45% | 11 mph17 km/h | 70°F21°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| October | 73 / 56°F23 / 14°C | 38% | 10 mph16 km/h | 67°F19°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| November | 62 / 49°F17 / 10°C | 57% | 11 mph17 km/h | 63°F17°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| December | 58 / 46°F14 / 8°C | 51% | 11 mph18 km/h | 59°F15°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Bilbao
6 ships from 5 cruise lines are scheduled here, 7 visits in total. The next 7:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 112026 | MSC MagnificaMSC Cruises | Calls | 13 nights from Copenhagen |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Silver DawnSilversea Cruises | Calls | 12 nights from Southampton |
| Tue, Oct 202026 | Mein Schiff 3TUI Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Bremerhaven |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | IonaP&O Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Southampton |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | IonaP&O Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Southampton |
| Tue, Oct 272026 | MSC VirtuosaMSC Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Southampton |
| Tue, Oct 272026 | Queen AnneCunard | Calls | 7 nights from Southampton |
Ships that visit Bilbao
- IonaP&O Cruises
- Queen AnneCunard
- MSC MagnificaMSC Cruises
- MSC VirtuosaMSC Cruises
- Silver DawnSilversea Cruises
- Mein Schiff 3TUI Cruises
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- TarragonaCatalonia, Spain
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.