Bordeaux · SpringMonth summary
Bordeaux weather in March
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bordeaux in March?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Not the best window: 42% rain risk and 9.3h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Bordeaux in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Spring marks the start of the good season in Bordeaux. Temperatures rise (15°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 March, Bordeaux averages 15°C, 42% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bordeaux in March
Is March a good time to visit Bordeaux?
March is an acceptable time for Bordeaux (score 6.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Bordeaux in March?
With 15°C max and 9.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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