Bordeaux weather in May (Aquitaine, France)

What's the typical weather in Bordeaux for May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Bordeaux is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Bordeaux in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 216 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time 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 May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 216 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in France in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Bordeaux, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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