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Izaro Island

Island

Off the Basque coast, Izaro Island rises from the Cantabrian Sea; day-trippers and boat tours visit for rocky shores, seabird colonies and panoramic views of nearby coastal towns.

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Izaro Island essentials

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

Izaro Island at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Izaro Island

Summer and late spring offer the most reliable sea conditions and amenable weather for visiting Izaro Island.

Summer - June-August
Jun-Aug · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Best for sea conditions and boat access; warm water for swimming nearby.
Late spring - May-June
May-Jun · 14-22°C (57-72°F)
Quieter and pleasant for coastal walks and birdwatching.

Weather & Climate near Izaro Island

Climate

Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1174 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 5° - 13° 7° 123 mm overcast 80% 4.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Acceptable 6° - 14° 8° 96 mm overcast 79% 4.0 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 95 mm overcast 78% 4.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 16° 12° 120 mm overcast 79% 4.1 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Good 11° - 19° 15° 87 mm overcast 80% 3.7 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
June Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 64 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
July Excellent 15° - 24° 19° 54 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 14.9h
August Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 82 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.1 m/s 1.5 high 13.8h
September Very Good 14° - 23° 18° 76 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.2 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Good 11° - 20° 16° 120 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 8° - 16° 12° 140 mm overcast 78% 3.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 7° - 13° 8° 117 mm overcast 79% 4.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Izaro Island

Izaro is reachable by local boat from ports on the Bizkaia coast; check local harbours for seasonal trip listings. Access is weather-dependent and often arranged through small operators.

Tips for Visiting Izaro Island

  • Time visits for low tide if planning to explore the shoreline; some rocks and tidal pools are only accessible then.
  • Local boat operators sometimes run close circumnavigation trips that highlight seabird colonies - ask at the harbour for schedules.
  • Respect nesting seasons if bird colonies are present; the island may have restricted landing periods.