France · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Bordeaux is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 89 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Bordeaux is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 117 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Bordeaux is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 170 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Bordeaux is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 76mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 186 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Bordeaux is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (53°F). Expect roughly 71mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 220 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Bordeaux is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 70mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 237 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Bordeaux is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 256 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Bordeaux is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 248 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Bordeaux is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 208 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Bordeaux is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 150 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Bordeaux is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 115mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 100 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Bordeaux is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 84 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers