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When is the best time to visit Bordeaux?
In general the best time to visit Bordeaux is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in August and it has 13 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bordeaux in different months
This is the average weather in Bordeaux for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during July.
In January, February, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 39 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 76 mm in November.
Climate in Bordeaux
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bordeaux for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +77°F | +81°F | +90°F | +95°F | +108°F | +108°F | +104°F | +99°F | +88°F | +79°F | +70°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +50°F | +54°F | +59°F | +63°F | +70°F | +75°F | +81°F | +81°F | +75°F | +68°F | +57°F | +52°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°F | +16°F | +16°F | +28°F | +36°F | +45°F | +48°F | +46°F | +39°F | +28°F | +21°F | +16°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 79 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 70 | 55 | 58 | 73 | 77 | 65 | 49 | 49 | 56 | 71 | 76 | 75 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bordeaux during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bordeaux is August with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +37°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bordeaux looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bordeaux is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bordeaux during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 49 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 9 rainy days and 77 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bordeaux during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bordeaux:
What is the hottest month in Bordeaux?
The hottest month in Bordeaux is August with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Bordeaux?
The coldest month in Bordeaux is January with minimum temperatures of +37°F.
Is Bordeaux worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bordeaux could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bordeaux?
if you're looking to visit Bordeaux when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 49 mm of rain.
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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.