Bilbao has an oceanic climate, generally mild, with not too extreme temperatures. The average temperature in January is 9°C and in July, 21°C. Precipitation is around 1,200 mm (47 in) per year, almost entirely rain, although in winter it snows three days on average.
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In January 1985, strong blizzards covered Bilbao in snow for 2 weeks.
Extreme heat is also common a few days each summer, mainly when strong winds from the south blow through the mountains and temperatures rise because of the foehn wind.
Extreme record observations in Bilbao are 42.2°C maximum (13 August 2003) and - 8.6°C minimum (3 February 1963). The maximum precipitation in a day was 225.6 mm (9 in) in 26 August 1983 when severe flooding was originated by the Nervión River.
FURTHER TOURISTIC INFORMATION
Telephone: + 34 - 944 710 301
Monday to Friday: 07:30-23:00
Saturday and Sunday: 08:30-23:00
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Source of information: Deusto University's Web Page | Web Site of Bilbao's City Hall
