When to go to Bordeaux?
Golden stone façades line the Place de la Bourse, and the Miroir d'Eau in front holds a film of water that doubles the whole composition. The Cité du Vin runs its tasting rooms and sensory galleries inside a building shaped like wine turning in a glass. St André's cathedral rises over the centre, and the Médoc vineyards begin a short drive north.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Bordeaux, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Bordeaux
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 | 72 | 6 | 50 |
| February | 6.3 | 74 | 8 | 53 |
| March | 7.4 | 109 | 11 | 54 |
| April | 9.2 | 72 | 13 | 64 |
| May | 11.4 | 85 | 17 | 72 |
| June | 11.2 | 177 | 20 | 66 |
| July | 12.3 | 31 | 22 | 84 |
| August | 11.6 | 48 | 23 | 82 |
| September | 9.9 | 77 | 19 | 71 |
| October | 7.3 | 122 | 17 | 57 |
| November | 5.7 | 135 | 11 | 48 |
| December | 4.7 | 90 | 8 | 46 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Bordeaux, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 31 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 23°C). Over the year, an average of 1,092 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Bordeaux?
- Place de la Bourse and Miroir d'eau
- Cité du Vin
- Saint-André Cathedral
- Médoc wine route
Practical info
- Country: France (Gironde)
- Airport: Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD)
- Station: Bordeaux St-Jean
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