Bilbao Weather in October

What October feels like in Bilbao

Mid-autumn arrives in Bilbao with October. The middle of the day is pleasantly mild. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay mild and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is fairly humid, though at these temperatures it rarely feels oppressive.

Rain in Bilbao in October

Rain is part of normal life this month, falling on about one day in 2. Each rainy day adds about 7 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. The yearly figure is similar, around 6.9 mm per wet day.

Daylight and sunshine in October

Mid-month, Bilbao gets 11 h 7 min of daylight, from sunrise near 8:24 am to sunset near 7:31 pm. Evenings are drawing in — 1 h 28 min less daylight than mid-September. About 70% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.

How October compares to the rest of the year

In Bilbao's temperature order, October sits as the 5th warmest month. Against September, the average high is 2.4°C (4.3°F) lower, with 25 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into November. By November, typical highs are 15.6°C (60.1°F).

Who October suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
• Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
• Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.

Tips for visiting Bilbao in October

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