Climate in Bordeaux — Annual Weather Overview
Bordeaux has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is August (average high 27.6°C) and the coolest is January (10.0°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 17.6°C swing between August highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1014mm. June is the wettest month at 163.0mm, while July averages just 35.3mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 18.4°C, 221mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 26.5°C, 246mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 20.2°C, 273mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 11.7°C, 273mm rain.
Bordeaux — Monthly Temperatures
Bordeaux — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Bordeaux stays reasonable all year.
Bordeaux weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0°C | 3.5°C | 84.1mm | 5.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
| February | 13.5°C | 4.9°C | 60.4mm | 6.8h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 15.2°C | 6.4°C | 64.4mm | 7.8h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 18.1°C | 8.5°C | 72.3mm | 9.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| May | 21.9°C | 11.9°C | 84.7mm | 11.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.9°C | 15.6°C | 163.0mm | 11.7h | 14 | 9/10 |
| July | 27.0°C | 16.5°C | 35.3mm | 12.2h | 6 | 10/10 |
| August | 27.6°C | 17.2°C | 47.7mm | 11.5h | 7 | 10/10 |
| September | 25.5°C | 15.2°C | 61.9mm | 10.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| October | 20.7°C | 11.8°C | 108.7mm | 7.7h | 12 | 9/10 |
| November | 14.5°C | 7.4°C | 102.7mm | 6.1h | 12 | 9/10 |
| December | 11.6°C | 5.2°C | 128.4mm | 4.6h | 16 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Bordeaux have?
Bordeaux has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 10.0°C in January to 27.6°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Bordeaux?
August is the hottest month in Bordeaux, with average highs of 27.6°C and lows of 17.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Bordeaux?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10.0°C and lows of 3.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Bordeaux?
June is the wettest month, averaging 163.0mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Bordeaux get per year?
Bordeaux receives around 1014mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (35.3mm).
When is the best time to visit Bordeaux?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.