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Spain·🌊 Coastal

On the Atlantic coast of northern Spain, Bilbao became the cultural capital of the Basque Country through the Guggenheim Museum. The city on the Nervión offers world-class pintxos bars and an impressive mix of old and new.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–September: up to 27°C with 10h of sunshine per day.

In July–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 23°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 18°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in July–September.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
15°
Feb
17°
Mar
18°
Apr
21°
May
24°
Jun
26°
Jul
27°
Aug
25°
Sep
24°
Oct
18°
Nov
14°
Dec
Water temperature
14°
Jan
13°
Feb
14°
Mar
15°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
22°
Jul
23°
Aug
22°
Sep
20°
Oct
17°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
6h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
9h
Jun
10h
Jul
9h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
13d
Jan
13d
Feb
17d
Mar
13d
Apr
14d
May
14d
Jun
6d
Jul
10d
Aug
13d
Sep
13d
Oct
15d
Nov
16d
Dec

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Bilbao as a Vacation Destination

Bilbao is an excellent choice for city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 27°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are July, August, September with water temperatures up to 23°C.

Good to know

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Local languages
EU, ES