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Bordeaux weather in December (Aquitaine, France)

How does the weather in Bordeaux usually fare in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Bordeaux generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Bordeaux in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 83 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in France in December

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

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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