Average Monthly Sunshine in Bourdeaux

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bourdeaux varies. It peaks at 325 hours in July and drops to 90 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2411 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bourdeaux enjoys an average of 2411 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

November, Bourdeaux’s wettest month, receives 46 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°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 Bourdeaux Precipitation page.