Average Monthly Sunshine in Bordeaux

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bordeaux receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bordeaux varies. It peaks at 249 hours in July and drops to 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2045 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours.

Bordeaux’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bordeaux enjoys an average of 2045 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Bordeaux’s wettest month, receives 57 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.