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Bilbao

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Map of Bilbao and the University of Deusto
A view of Bilbao

Region and Population

Bilbao, population 370,000, is the largest city in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country (País Vasco) and the capital of the Biscay province. Bilbao is located about 10 miles inland along the banks of the River Nervión in Northern Spain, and its suburbs extend to the Bay of Biscay.

Climate

Bilbao has an oceanic climate, creating generally mild temperatures through most of the year. It is humid and rains frequently, most often in spring and autumn. There may be a few days of light snow in the winter, and summers are moderately hot.

Average monthly highs and lows (ºF) and rainfall (inches) in Bilbao:

TypeJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulAugSeptOctNovDec
Highs565762636973777876706157
Lows434345475256606158544845
Avg. Rainfall2.72.281.913.171.851.51.561.531.732.953.662.87