Best Time to Visit Bordeaux
France · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bordeaux are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Bordeaux sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in January (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 925mm — November is typically the wettest month (~115mm) and July the driest (~49mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 256 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
27/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
40°C
highest recorded · July 29
+4.4°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 4°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 12° / 4°C | 67mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 16° / 6°C | 63mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 18° / 8°C | 76mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 11°C | 71mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 15°C | 70mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 27° / 16°C | 49mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 28° / 16°C | 57mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 24° / 13°C | 81mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 20° / 11°C | 83mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 14° / 7°C | 115mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 11° / 4°C | 106mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Bordeaux?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bordeaux are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Bordeaux?
- August is typically the hottest month in Bordeaux, with average daytime highs around 28°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Bordeaux?
- November is usually the wettest month, with around 115mm of precipitation.