Bordeaux Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Bordeaux's climate is usually classified as an oceanic climate, substantial summer rainfall prevents its climate from being classified as Mediterranean.
Summers are warm and long because of the influence from the Bay of Biscay. The average seasonal winter temperature is 6.5°C, but recent winters have been warmer than this. The average summer seasonal temperature is 19.5°C.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Bordeaux is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 12°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 4°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Bordeaux receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 833 mm annually. Bordeaux offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between November (85 mm) and July (51 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
For more details, please visit our Bordeaux Precipitation page.
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bordeaux serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in August, September, October and November to 3 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
8 m/s
3 m/s
The best time of year to visit Bordeaux in France
During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
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