Is February a Good Time to Visit Bilbao?
Bilbao in February features 13.4°C seas - too cold for swimming but stunning for coastal walks. Air temperatures average 13°C with 36% rain probability.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Rough sea conditions
2.13m average wave height - Surfers Only
Off-peak season - fewer crowds
Only 32% of peak - better deals and quiet crowds
Cold sea - swimming challenging
13.4°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Hantavirus
Exceptional dining scene
35 Michelin-listed restaurants
Good For
- 💰Budget travelers
Off-peak pricing with acceptable weather conditions
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🎯Adventure seekers
2.13m waves - good for surfing and water sports
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 13.4°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 👴Elderly travelers
78% humidity creates difficult conditions
2004 was unusually cold: Average of 6°C, 9°C below normal
