Bordeaux · WinterMonth summary
Bordeaux weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bordeaux in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Bordeaux. July (9.0/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Bordeaux in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices In January, Bordeaux sees 11°C during the day with 5.1h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Bordeaux averages 11°C, 42% rainy days and 5.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +8.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bordeaux in January
Is January a good time to visit Bordeaux?
January is not recommended for Bordeaux (score 4.1/10). With 42% rainy days and 5.1h of sunshine, consider July (9.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Bordeaux in January?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 4°C at night. 5.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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