Bordeaux · SummerMonth summary
Bordeaux weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bordeaux in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Bordeaux. July remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Bordeaux in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Bordeaux brings pleasant temperatures (27°F) and long sunny days (12.1h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 39°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 5.1h | 4.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 41°F | 55°F | 36% | 0.1in | 7.4h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 43°F | 59°F | 42% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 48°F | 63°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 70°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 77°F | 42% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 63°F | 81°F | 25% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 81°F | 25% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 75°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 54°F | 68°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 57°F | 45% | 0.1in | 6.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 41°F | 54°F | 41% | 0.1in | 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 August, Bordeaux averages 81°F, 25% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bordeaux in August
Is August a good time to visit Bordeaux?
August is an excellent time to visit Bordeaux (score 8.7/10). With 81°F, 12.1h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bordeaux in August?
With 81°F and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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