Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Bilbao with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Bilbao in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Bilbao with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 16°C, with nights close to 8°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Bilbao will be around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 41% 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 March 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 March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
115 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Bilbao?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March 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 March
With 30°C, Bilbao hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Bilbao
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March 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 March in Bilbao
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March 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 March, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Bilbao.
Daily UV Index in March in Bilbao
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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 March in Bilbao Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Bilbao, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Bilbao Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March 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 March for Bilbao
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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.
