May verdict

Bilbao, Spain in May

Weather score32Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bilbao, Spain, Spain travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

90mm

Sun

5.1h

Sea

15°C

Weather score

32

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Compare Bilbao, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May19°C average high

May is close to Bilbao's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May90mm average rain

May sits near Bilbao's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJune to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May5.1 hours average sun

May is brighter than Bilbao's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May15°C average sea

May is below Bilbao's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May32 weather score

May sits close to Bilbao's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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