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Bilbao

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Bilbao?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers should be aware of local enforcement of nitrous oxide regulations and stay updated on any entry requirements when moving between Spain and Gibraltar. Standard precautions for personal safety and health apply.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Enforcement of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) bans
  • Standard urban crime (pickpocketing, petty theft)
  • Health services are readily available
  • Travel between Spain and Gibraltar may have specific entry checks

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bilbao month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bilbao are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and November the wettest (about 165 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January12.65.61425.3
February14.66.31086.6
March15.77.31048.1
April17.68.8879.0
May20.111.18010.2
June23.314.9709.9
July24.916.64510.8
August26.017.04910.4
September24.114.9799.6
October21.512.71007.4
November16.19.21656.0
December14.07.41285.3

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What is being reported around Bilbao

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People and places shaping Bilbao

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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Bilbao

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (2010)

    Bilbao was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize for urban transformation.

  2. World Mayor Prize for Iñaki Azkuna (2013)

    Mayor Iñaki Azkuna received the 2012 World Mayor Prize recognizing Bilbao's renewal.

  3. Best European City 2018 (Urbanism Awards)

    Bilbao was chosen as the Best European City 2018 at The Urbanism Awards.

  4. Opening of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (1997)

    The Guggenheim Museum opened, sparking the city’s cultural and economic revitalisation.

Current public leadership

  • Juan María Aburto

    Wikidata currently records this person as Bilbao's head of government. Spanish politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Bilbao has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Bilbao yet.

Local business and employers

  • Iberdrola

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bilbao. Spanish multinational electric utility company.

  • Panda Security

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bilbao. Company.

  • EITB

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bilbao. Public service broadcaster of the Basque Autonomous Community's.

  • Aceralia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bilbao. Former Spanish siderurgical company, now part of ArcelorMittal.

  • Kutxabank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bilbao. Spanish bank.

Newspapers and local media

  • El Nervión

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bilbao. Newspaper in Spain.

  • El Correo

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bilbao. Daily newspaper in Bilbao and the Basque Country of northern Spain.

  • El Liberal (Bilbao)

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bilbao. Former Spanish newspaper.

  • Radio Bilbao

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bilbao. Basque-language radio station in Spain.

  • ETB 3

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bilbao. Television channel.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Bilbao, in brief

Bilbao is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Bilbao took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bilbao

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bilbao

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bilbao

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bilbao

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bilbao

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bilbao

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Bilbao

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Bilbao located and what are its coordinates?

Bilbao is situated in Spain at geographic coordinates 43.2627, -2.9253 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bilbao?

Bilbao has a recorded population of approximately 347,342 and observes the Europe/Madrid time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bilbao?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bilbao include es-ES, ca, gl, eu, oc, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bilbao?

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