Weather in Bilbao for January 2026
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Until now, January 2026 in Bilbao is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.1 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Bilbao predicts temperatures to be around 13 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Bilbao at the beginning of January is 12 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 13 °C by the end of January.
Bilbao experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 123.4 mm.
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Bilbao Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Bilbao
January weather in Bilbao day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Sunny | 14° /7° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Cloudy | 14° /7° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /6° | 5.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Overcast | 12° /6° | 4.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 7.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Light rain shower | 10° /4° | 7.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Light drizzle | 11° /5° | 6.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /7° | 4.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 10° /6° | 10.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Light rain shower | 11° /7° | 5.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Light rain shower | 11° /6° | 3.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 12° /6° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 13° /5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /6° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /6° | 2.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /6° | 8.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 12° /6° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /5° | 3.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Sunny | 11° /4° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /5° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 12° /5° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /6° | 3.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /6° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 13° /6° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /6° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /6° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 14° /6° | 9.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /7° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Moderate rain | 15° /6° | 9.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /6° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /5° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Bilbao weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 13°/8° | 12°/7° | 14°/8° |
| Rainfall | 147 mm | 123 mm | 93 mm |
| Wind | 16.9 km/h | 16 km/h | 15 km/h |
| Humidity | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Rainy days | 29 days | 27 days | 24 days |
| Dry days | 2 days | 4 days | 5 days |
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Bilbao in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Bilbao in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Bilbao in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Bilbao, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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January rainfall patterns in Bilbao
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