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Bilbao or Seville?
Both are culture, food and architecture destinations in Europe. Bilbao adds shopping. Seville adds nightlife.
| Bilbao | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | mid-priced |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Warmest month | August, 26°C | July, 38°C |
| Coolest month | January, 12°C | January, 16°C |
| Known for | Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, Artxanda Funicular, Mercado de la Ribera | Giralda tower, Alcázar gardens, flamenco, Metropol Parasol, jamón ibérico |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Bilbao | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 16°C |
| Feb | 15°C | 19°C |
| Mar | 17°C | 21°C |
| Apr | 17°C | 25°C |
| May | 21°C | 29°C |
| Jun | 24°C | 33°C |
| Jul | 25°C | 38°C |
| Aug | 26°C | 37°C |
| Sep | 26°C | 31°C |
| Oct | 23°C | 28°C |
| Nov | 16°C | 20°C |
| Dec | 15°C | 17°C |
So which one?
Pick Bilbao if…
you want shopping. It suits solo travellers and groups of friends particularly well. It also works in June, July, August, September, when Seville is off-season.
Pick Seville if…
you want nightlife. It suits photographers and older travellers particularly well. It also works in March, April, October, November.
Both are at their best in May.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Bilbao or Seville cheaper?
Bilbao is mid-priced for a week, Seville is mid-priced.
Which is warmer, Bilbao or Seville?
Bilbao peaks at 26°C in August; Seville peaks at 38°C in July.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.