Bordeaux weather in January (Aquitaine, France)

Is January a good time to explore Bordeaux weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Bordeaux includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C. January is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Bordeaux in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 97 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 97 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel 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 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bordeaux.

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