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Bordeaux in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bordeaux in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Bordeaux in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 75 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Bordeaux;

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bordeaux has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Bordeaux in December

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

Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +54°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +68°F.

Is Bordeaux warm or cold in December?

Bordeaux is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +57°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +45°F to +39°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Bordeaux, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bordeaux in December

Bordeaux weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+57°F+52°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+16°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+70°F+68°F
Rainfall
76 mm75 mm70 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
84%85%84%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
665
Cloudy days
151718
Rainy days
988
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +57°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 76 mm to 75 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bordeaux is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 67 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Bordeaux, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Bordeaux.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Bordeaux?

This is the weather in Bordeaux in December 2023:
1 December
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+50°F
2 December
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+47°F
3 December
☁️
+45°F
4 December
☀️
+49°F
5 December
☀️
+51°F
6 December
☀️
+48°F
7 December
☀️
+47°F
8 December
☀️
+46°F
9 December
☀️
+44°F
10 December
☀️
+40°F
11 December
☀️
+40°F
12 December
🌧️
+42°F
13 December
🌫️
+50°F
14 December
☀️
+62°F
15 December
🌧️
+52°F
16 December
☀️
+45°F
17 December
☀️
+41°F
18 December
☀️
+54°F
19 December
☀️
+59°F
20 December
☀️
+60°F
21 December
☀️
+63°F
22 December
🌧️
+61°F
23 December
☁️
+61°F
24 December
☀️
+65°F
25 December
☀️
+64°F
26 December
☀️
+57°F
27 December
🌫️
+57°F
28 December
☀️
+61°F
29 December
🌧️
+56°F
30 December
☀️
+64°F
31 December
☀️
+67°F
In December 2023 Bordeaux had 22 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2005 (+46°F) and the highest in 2015 (+60°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 239 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bordeaux in December:

Is December a good time to visit Bordeaux?

It’s always a good time to visit Bordeaux, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bordeaux in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bordeaux rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Bordeaux in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bordeaux in December, 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.