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Chavarri Palace

Palace

Built on Bilbao's Gran Vía, Chavarri Palace displays eclectic 19th‑century architecture; pedestrians notice its ornate façade near shops, the railway station and city center streets.

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Chavarri Palace essentials

Address: Chavarri Palace (Palacio Chávarri), Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Chavarri Palace

Spring and autumn are ideal for comfortable walks and clearer views of the palace's exterior details.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
Apr-Jun · 10°C to 20°C
Comfortable weather for walking around Bilbao and viewing exterior details.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 12°C to 20°C
Clearer light and softer tourist traffic.
Summer (Jul-Aug)
Jul-Aug · 18°C to 25°C
Warmer and busier with tourists; early mornings are best for photos.

Weather & Climate near Chavarri Palace

Climate

Chavarri Palace's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1180 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 5° - 13° 7° 122 mm overcast 80% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Acceptable 5° - 15° 8° 96 mm overcast 78% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Good 6° - 16° 11° 97 mm overcast 78% 3.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 7° - 17° 12° 130 mm overcast 79% 3.6 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Good 10° - 20° 15° 91 mm overcast 79% 3.2 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
June Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 69 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
July Very Good 15° - 26° 20° 58 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 14.9h
August Very Good 16° - 26° 21° 86 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.6 m/s 1.5 high 13.8h
September Very Good 14° - 25° 19° 72 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.6 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Good 11° - 21° 16° 119 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 8° - 16° 12° 131 mm overcast 77% 3.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 6° - 14° 10° 109 mm overcast 79% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Chavarri Palace

Chavarri Palace is in central Bilbao near municipal buildings and is walkable from Plaza Moyúa and the Guggenheim area. Bilbao’s metro and tram network provide easy access; the building is on local sightseeing routes.

Tips for Visiting Chavarri Palace

  • Visit during museum hours to see interior exhibits and any rotating displays; check the palace's official schedule for special events.
  • The building is best appreciated on a quiet weekday morning when light hits the carved stone and avoids crowds.
  • Combine the visit with a walk through central Bilbao to see other modernist and Baroque architecture nearby.