Climate Insights for Bordeaux

Bordeaux, Port of the Moon, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (land mass)

Hottest
August
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low38°F low
Wettest
June
95 mm rain3.7 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bordeaux is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 879 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bordeaux receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bordeaux is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Bordeaux is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 34.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Bordeaux receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bordeaux is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°FebMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 4°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°MayMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°JulMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°AugMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°SepMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°NovMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°DecMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°F
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Temperatures in Bordeaux vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bordeaux vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 87mmFebPrecipitation: 70mmMarPrecipitation: 77mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmJunPrecipitation: 95mmJulPrecipitation: 34mmAugPrecipitation: 40mmSepPrecipitation: 60mmOctPrecipitation: 82mmNovPrecipitation: 89mmDecPrecipitation: 90mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inMarPrecipitation: 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSepPrecipitation: 2.3inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.5inDecPrecipitation: 3.5in
Precipitation

Bordeaux is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 879 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 34 mm. That's 61 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Bordeaux is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 2.4 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Bordeaux is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bordeaux is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan7°44°F
Feb9°47°F
Mar11°51°F
Apr13°56°F
May17°62°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov10°50°F
Dec8°46°F

The best time to visit Bordeaux is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 66 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Bordeaux is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bordeaux based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bordeaux based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C38 °F
10 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
13 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
16 °C60 °F
12 km/h7 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
19 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
29 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
60 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C44 °F
15 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
12 °C53 °F
11 km/h7 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in