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Ganekogorta

Mountain

A mountain near Bilbao, Ganekogorta features hiking routes and viewpoints over the Basque Country; locals and walkers ascend for day trips and city vistas.

Ganekogorta Bilbao CityGasteiz / VitoriaDonostia / San SebastianBarakaldoBasauriAulestiGanekogorta
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Ganekogorta essentials

Country: Spain
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Catalan
Emergency: 091

Ganekogorta at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ganekogorta

Late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of weather and trail conditions.

Spring/Autumn
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 8-20°C
Pleasant hiking weather and fewer flies.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 18-28°C
Warm, busy with hikers.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -2-10°C
Snow and ice possible; some routes become hazardous.

Weather & Climate near Ganekogorta

Climate

Ganekogorta's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1129 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 1° - 8° 1° 113 mm overcast 87% 4.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Acceptable 2° - 9° 2° 93 mm overcast 83% 4.4 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Acceptable 2° - 11° 4° 85 mm overcast 79% 4.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 3° - 12° 5° 120 mm overcast 79% 4.3 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Good 6° - 16° 11° 107 mm overcast 78% 3.8 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
June Good 9° - 19° 14° 72 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.5 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
July Excellent 11° - 22° 17° 59 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 14.9h
August Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 69 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.3 m/s 1.5 high 13.8h
September Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 70 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Good 7° - 16° 12° 104 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 4° - 11° 5° 123 mm overcast 84% 4.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Poor 3° - 9° 2° 114 mm overcast 85% 4.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ganekogorta

From Bilbao take regional buses toward the Goierri/Orduña directions and disembark at a trailhead village such as Mungia or Llodio depending on route; many hikers drive to local car parks for the summit approach.

Tips for Visiting Ganekogorta

  • Bring sturdy boots for ridge hikes - some paths are rocky and steep.
  • Local bus routes are limited; driving from Bilbao or Bilbao metro plus a taxi is more reliable.
  • Weather changes fast; bring waterproof layers even on seemingly clear days.