Bordeaux weather in December (Aquitaine, France)

Planning a trip to Bordeaux in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Bordeaux generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Bordeaux in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 83 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bordeaux. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bordeaux climate page with graphs.

 

Bordeaux, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 83 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bordeaux in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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