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Bordeaux in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bordeaux in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Bordeaux in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 58 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bordeaux has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Bordeaux in March

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

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +57°F.

Is Bordeaux warm or cold in March?

Bordeaux is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +43°F.

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

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

Climate in Bordeaux in March

Bordeaux weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+54°F+59°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+16°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+81°F+90°F
Rainfall
55 mm58 mm73 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%73%70%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
8109
Cloudy days
141412
Rainy days
679
Snowy days
000

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +59°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 10.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 50 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Bordeaux?

This is the weather in Bordeaux in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+66°F
2 March
☁️
+56°F
3 March
🌫️
+59°F
4 March
🌧️
+52°F
5 March
☀️
+57°F
6 March
☀️
+56°F
7 March
☀️
+57°F
8 March
☀️
+53°F
9 March
☀️
+64°F
10 March
☀️
+59°F
11 March
☀️
+56°F
12 March
☀️
+58°F
13 March
☀️
+58°F
14 March
☀️
+59°F
15 March
☀️
+68°F
16 March
☀️
+63°F
17 March
🌧️
+56°F
18 March
☀️
+62°F
19 March
☀️
+67°F
20 March
☀️
+65°F
21 March
☀️
+68°F
22 March
☀️
+65°F
23 March
☀️
+65°F
24 March
☀️
+66°F
25 March
☀️
+65°F
26 March
☀️
+71°F
27 March
☀️
+71°F
28 March
☀️
+72°F
29 March
☀️
+64°F
30 March
☁️
+61°F
31 March
🌫️
+58°F
In March 2023 Bordeaux had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+54°F) and the highest in 2003 (+66°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 165 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bordeaux in March:

Is March a good time to visit Bordeaux?

March 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 March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Bordeaux in March?

The amount of sunny days in Bordeaux during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.