Bordeaux climate
Bordeaux (New Aquitaine, France) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C56 °F, and about 749 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bordeaux climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1049 | 337 | 643 | 823.2 | 8 |
| Feb | 1151 | 236 | 643 | 572.3 | 8 |
| Mar | 1458 | 440 | 949 | 632.5 | 3 |
| Apr | 1864 | 745 | 1254 | 582.3 | 0 |
| May | 2170 | 1051 | 1660 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2577 | 1457 | 2067 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 2781 | 1660 | 2271 | 411.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 2882 | 1660 | 2271 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1457 | 642 | 1049 | 853.4 | 2 |
| Dec | 1050 | 337 | 644 | 803.2 | 7 |
| Year | 2882 | 236 | 1456 | 74929 | 29 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90% | 75% | 1.4 | 9:09 |
| Feb | 85% | 66% | 2.4 | 10:21 |
| Mar | 81% | 65% | 3.5 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 77% | 64% | 4.7 | 13:26 |
| May | 76% | 66% | 5.5 | 14:49 |
| Jun | 72% | 60% | 6.2 | 15:34 |
| Jul | 69% | 52% | 6.1 | 15:16 |
| Aug | 67% | 53% | 5.4 | 14:03 |
| Sep | 69% | 53% | 4.3 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 79% | 63% | 2.8 | 10:52 |
| Nov | 86% | 70% | 1.7 | 9:29 |
| Dec | 90% | 72% | 1.2 | 8:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bordeaux is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C49 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.5 °C28 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 749 mm29 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (85 mm3.4 in), the driest is July (41 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% in August to 90% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 52%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bordeaux
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–October: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 41 mm1.6 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C49 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bordeaux
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1049 to 11 °C51 °F, lows 236 to 3 °C37 °F, about 73 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1458 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 440 to 10 °C51 °F, about 62 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2577 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1457 to 16 °C60 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1457 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 642 to 13 °C55 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Bordeaux compares
Compared with Toulouse, about 212 km to the southeast, Bordeaux is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (1.8 °C3.3 °F cooler).
Of the 36 places in France covered by World Climates, Bordeaux is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 16th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the France climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Logroño (Spain, Cfa), Tandil (Argentina, Cfb) and Bendigo (Australia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Limoges 181 km · 11 °C52 °F · 871 mm34 in
- Donostia / San Sebastián 203 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,069 mm42 in
- Toulouse 212 km · 14 °C57 °F · 784 mm31 in
- Pamplona 241 km · 12 °C54 °F · 968 mm38 in
- Bilbao 257 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Nantes 275 km · 12 °C54 °F · 800 mm31 in
- Gasteiz / Vitoria 278 km · 12 °C53 °F · 931 mm37 in
- Angers 292 km · 12 °C53 °F · 714 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bordeaux?
July is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bordeaux?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (49 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bordeaux?
November is the wettest month with about 85 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Bordeaux?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.