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Bordeaux in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bordeaux in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bordeaux, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Bordeaux in April 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Bordeaux in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 73 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bordeaux has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Bordeaux in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bordeaux for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +72°F.

Is Bordeaux warm or cold in April?

Bordeaux is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Bordeaux:

Climate in Bordeaux in April

Bordeaux weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+59°F+63°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+28°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+90°F+95°F
Rainfall
58 mm73 mm77 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%70%70%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
1099
Cloudy days
141213
Rainy days
799
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +63°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 73 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in March to 9 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bordeaux in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bordeaux is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 85 mm, with a 40% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bordeaux wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Bordeaux?

This is the weather in Bordeaux in April 2023:
1 April
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+50°F
2 April
☀️
+50°F
3 April
☀️
+47°F
4 April
☀️
+55°F
5 April
☁️
+59°F
6 April
☁️
+58°F
7 April
🌧️
+58°F
8 April
☀️
+63°F
9 April
☀️
+60°F
10 April
☀️
+67°F
11 April
☀️
+75°F
12 April
☀️
+67°F
13 April
☀️
+63°F
14 April
☀️
+75°F
15 April
☀️
+79°F
16 April
☀️
+75°F
17 April
☀️
+74°F
18 April
☁️
+67°F
19 April
🌧️
+57°F
20 April
🌧️
+56°F
21 April
🌫️
+61°F
22 April
🌫️
+69°F
23 April
🌧️
+56°F
24 April
☁️
+60°F
25 April
☀️
+66°F
26 April
☀️
+73°F
27 April
☀️
+69°F
28 April
☁️
+68°F
29 April
☁️
+69°F
30 April
🌫️
+71°F
In April 2023 Bordeaux had 17 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bordeaux climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bordeaux in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+55°F) and the highest in 2011 (+75°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 202 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bordeaux in April:

Is April a good time to visit Bordeaux?

April is a really good time to go to Bordeaux. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bordeaux.

Can you sunbathe in Bordeaux in April?

April has mild temperatures in Bordeaux. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bordeaux rainy in April?

Bordeaux is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bordeaux in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bordeaux in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Bordeaux

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bordeaux, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.