Bordeaux Holiday Weather Overview
Bordeaux is a port city in southwestern France - and the undisputed capital of the global wine industry. It's an obvious bucket list destination for any wine enthusiast, but the city has much more to offer than this.
Bordeaux's historic centre is packed with evocative 18th century architecture, and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are over 350 historic monuments in Bordeaux, not to mention numerous important art galleries, theatres and museums.
Bordeaux's Climate
The climate is best described as oceanic, with long warm summers and mild winters, but plenty of rainfall.
Average high temperatures in September and October range from 24-20°C, with overnight lows of around 10-12 Celsius. It can be rather wet, with rainfall on around 12 days each month, so if you're visiting Bordeaux during harvest season, take a lightweight waterproof jacket and some layered clothing.
Spring in Bordeaux
Spring weather in Bordeaux is delightful. Daily high temperatures rise from around 15 Celsius in March to 21 in May, with overnight lows creeping up from 5°C to 12 by the end of the spring. There's lots of sunshine to enjoy and Bordeaux's green spaces start to come to life, but take an umbrella as there are plenty of spring showers around.
Summer in Bordeaux
Summer in Bordeaux falls between June and August. The city is warm at this time, with temperatures between 24 and 27°C - but occasional heat waves will push temperatures up into the mid 30s Celsius or beyond. Summer nights are relatively cool at around 14°C, so you might want to bring a shawl or something with longer sleeves for some summer evenings. Bring an umbrella too, as although summers are drier than the other seasons, you can never rule out a shower.
Winter in Bordeaux
Bordeaux's winters are mild, thanks to mild air from the Atlantic. Throughout December, January and February, daily highs of 10°C are normal. Nights rarely fall below freezing, but tend to hover at a chilly 3-4°C. Frosts are quite common, but snow is rare. If you're visiting Bordeaux during the winter, bring some warm clothing with you and a coat. Something waterproof is recommended too, as this is Bordeaux's wettest season.
Best months to visit Bordeaux?
September and May are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Bordeaux. The weather averages gathered from Bordeaux weather forecast and Bordeaux weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 228.1333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Bordeaux?
February and January are the coldest months with temperature at around 4°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Bordeaux?
November and June receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 90.06mm.
Travelling to Bordeaux? Check out our Weather averages of Bordeaux to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Bordeaux section.