Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Bilbao with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Bilbao in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Bilbao with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 16°C, with nights close to 8°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Bilbao will be around 16°C, with nights close to 7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Bilbao. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Bilbao in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
138 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Bilbao?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Bilbao. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Bilbao in December
With 25°C, Bilbao hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Bilbao
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Bilbao, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Bilbao
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Bilbao, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Bilbao.
Daily UV Index in December in Bilbao
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Bilbao, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Bilbao Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Bilbao, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Bilbao Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Bilbao, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Bilbao
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Bilbao. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Bilbao by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bilbao. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
