Glorieta de Bilbao Square
Major Madrid roundabout and traffic junction
At the junction of Calle Fuencarral and Gran Vía in central Madrid, Glorieta de Bilbao sits by a metro hub; the area draws visitors for bars, street-level shopping and proximity to Malasaña nightlife.
Glorieta de Bilbao at a Glance#
Address: Plaza de Bilbao / Glorieta de Bilbao area, Madrid, Spain
Hours: Public roundabout (open year-round)
How to Get to Glorieta de Bilbao#
Glorieta de Bilbao is served by Bilbao metro station (Lines 1 and 4) and several bus routes. It’s within walking distance of Gran Vía and other central Madrid sites.
Tips for Visiting Glorieta de Bilbao#
- Visit in the early morning to see the roundabout's tilework and fewer cars for better photos.
- Combine with a walk along the Paseo de la Castellana to see other Madrid monuments nearby.
- Avoid peak traffic hours if photographing-this is a busy vehicular roundabout.
Best Time to Visit Glorieta de Bilbao#
Spring and autumn for comfortable walking in Madrid and lively street scenes.
Weather & Climate near Glorieta de Bilbao#
Glorieta de Bilbao's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 2° - 10° | 5° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Good | 3° - 12° | 6° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 25 mm | some cloud | 46% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 25° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 35% | 2.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 36% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 27 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Good | 3° - 11° | 5° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
