Seasonal guide · CMN → BIO

Best Time to Fly: CasablancaBilbao

CapitalMadrid
Population49,315,949
CurrencyEUR โ‚ฌ Euro
LanguageSpanish
Time ZoneUTC+02:00 CEST
AirportBIO
Distance1,177 km
Flight Time1h 53m
Visitors/yr~8,556,642

The honest answer to when you should fly Casablanca to Bilbao is mostly about weather and demand at the far end. On three years of daily observations at the arrival airport, Jun-Sep gives the most comfortable combination of temperature and rainfall in Bilbao.

Weather in Bilbao, month by month

Averages below come from three full years of daily readings at Bilbao’s main airport, not from a seasonal generalisation. The warmest month is August (average high 26°C), the coolest is January (average low 6°C), and the wettest is November (181 mm).

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallWet daysCasablanca high
January14°C6°C133 mm1619°C
February16°C8°C150 mm1720°C
March16°C8°C135 mm1820°C
April18°C10°C86 mm1224°C
May20°C12°C130 mm1727°C
June good24°C16°C56 mm1029°C
July good25°C17°C49 mm1032°C
August good26°C18°C74 mm1033°C
September good23°C15°C116 mm1429°C
October22°C13°C123 mm1428°C
November17°C10°C181 mm1424°C
December14°C7°C144 mm1619°C

Climate data: Open-Meteo reanalysis archive.

Packing for the gap: in June, Bilbao averages 24°C against 29°C in Casablanca — about 5°C cooler, so pack a layer more than you would at home.

Time difference and jet lag

Bilbao runs 1 hour ahead of Casablanca. Travelling east is the harder direction to adjust to, so if the trip is short, an early departure that lands in daylight is worth more than a marginally cheaper overnight.

When fares move on this route

We publish observed fares for this route when we have them, and say nothing when we do not — there is no estimate on this page. What holds regardless of the route:

  • The travel date matters more than the booking date. Midweek departures are consistently cheaper than Friday and Sunday, because that is when demand actually sits.
  • Comfortable weather and low fares rarely coincide. Jun-Sep is the pleasant window in Bilbao, which is also when more people want to go. The shoulder weeks either side of it are usually the better value.
  • School holidays and local events override everything. A festival or a public holiday at either end will outweigh any general booking rule.
  • Set an alert rather than watching manually. Fares move at hours you are not looking, and the useful booking window is weeks wide, not days.

Which day to fly

Midweek departures are consistently cheaper than Friday and Sunday on most routes, because that is where demand sits rather than because of any pricing trick. Where we have observed fares for Casablanca–Bilbao, the weekday breakdown appears further down this page; where we do not, we leave it out rather than estimate it.

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Top Activities in Bilbao

PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao
5.0/5 from 109 reviews · 7h · free cancellation
€295 per person
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Hike Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from Bilbao
5.0/5 from 65 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€135 per person
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Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals.
5.0/5 from 32 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
€430 per person
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Small Group Guided Half Day Tour Visit to San Juan Gaztelugatxe
5.0/5 from 30 reviews · 3.5h · free cancellation
€70 per person
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Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour and Lunch from Bilbao
5.0/5 from 29 reviews · 8.5h · free cancellation
€289 per person
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Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks
5.0/5 from 28 reviews · 3.5h · free cancellation
€97 per person
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Private Tour Visiting Villages, Forests and Valleys in Biscay
5.0/5 from 18 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
€85 per person
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Bizkaia, Duranguesado Route. Beautiful villages and mountain landscapes.
5.0/5 from 14 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
€75 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Bilbao, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Bilbao

Bilbao ROOMS Lidon
3-star · 9.2/10 from 2 reviews
€82 / night
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LATROUPE La Granja
8.8/10 from 120 reviews
€114 / night
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Select Bilbao
2-star · 8.7/10 from 81 reviews
€121 / night
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Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel
4-star · 9.2/10 from 70 reviews
€122 / night
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ibis Bilbao Centro
1-star · 8.5/10 from 165 reviews
€124 / night
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Pension Ama Bilbao
3-star · 9.1/10 from 12 reviews
€136 / night
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vocoย Bilbao - City
3-star · 8.6/10 from 167 reviews
€139 / night
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Libere Bilbao Ledesma
4.5-star · 8.3/10 from 23 reviews
€156 / night
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Nightly rates in Bilbao for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

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