Bilbao weather in January
January in Bilbao: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Bilbao · #560 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bilbao climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Rainfall | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bilbao in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bilbao?
- January in Bilbao: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Bilbao on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Bilbao in January?
- In January, Bilbao averages a daily high of 11.3°C and a low of 6.8°C, with about 130 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bilbao in January?
- Bilbao has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Bilbao in January?
- Bilbao sees roughly 1.5 cm of snowfall in January.