City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Bordeaux weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Bordeaux
May–June and September–October are mild and harvest season starts. July–August is hot; winter is grey and damp but cheaper.
Bordeaux weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan10°82 mm
- Feb11°58 mm
- Mar14°63 mm
- Apr18°58 mm
- May21°66 mm
- Jun25°56 mm
- Jul27°41 mm
- Aug28°46 mm
- Sep25°46 mm
- Oct20°68 mm
- Nov14°85 mm
- Dec10°80 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C49°F | 3°C37°F | 82 mm | 90% | Cold |
| February | 11°C51°F | 2°C36°F | 58 mm | 85% | Cold |
| March | 14°C58°F | 4°C40°F | 63 mm | 81% | Cool |
| April | 18°C64°F | 7°C45°F | 58 mm | 77% | Cool |
| May | 21°C70°F | 10°C51°F | 66 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 14°C57°F | 56 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| July | 27°C81°F | 16°C60°F | 41 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C82°F | 16°C60°F | 46 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C76°F | 13°C55°F | 46 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C68°F | 10°C49°F | 68 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| November | 14°C57°F | 6°C42°F | 85 mm | 86% | Cool |
| December | 10°C50°F | 3°C37°F | 80 mm | 90% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Bordeaux?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are mild and harvest season starts. July–August is hot; winter is grey and damp but cheaper.
When is the rainy season in Bordeaux?
Rain peaks in November with about 85 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Bordeaux?
August, with average highs of 28°C (82°F).
How cold does Bordeaux get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 2°C (36°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.