Bordeaux, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Bordeaux?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–27°C in July
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (42%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
VineyardsSeptember–October — harvest season, Château Route, Saint-Émilion festivities.
Cycling & GaronneApril–June or September — cycle paths, river cruises.
ArchitectureYear-round — Place de la Bourse, CAPC, Cité du Vin.
FamilyJune–August — Dune du Pilat, Atlantic coast 1h away, Submarine Base.
Surf & AtlanticJune–September — Lacanau, Hossegor 1h away, world-renowned waves.
BudgetNovember–March — affordable hotels, year-round food scene.
Monthly climate data
Bordeaux weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 4°C | 11°C | 42% | 3.0 | 5.1h | 4.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 13°C | 36% | 2.6 | 7.4h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 6°C | 15°C | 42% | 2.6 | 9.3h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 9°C | 17°C | 39% | 2.4 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 40% | 2.8 | 12.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 25°C | 42% | 3.9 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 17°C | 27°C | 25% | 1.3 | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 27°C | 25% | 1.3 | 12.1h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 24°C | 34% | 2.0 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 12°C | 20°C | 37% | 2.8 | 8.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 14°C | 45% | 3.2 | 6.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 12°C | 41% | 3.1 | 5.0h | 4.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 40% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 26°C, 31% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 39% rainy days, 8.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 40% rainy days, 5.8h sunshine/day. Score: 4.4/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 25% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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