When to go
The Best Time to Visit Bordeaux
Month-by-month climate data for Bordeaux, France — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Bordeaux— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–June, September–October. Mild before the August heat or just after harvest season — the vines turn gold in October.
Warmest in Bordeaux: Aug (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (10°C / 50°F) · Wettest: Jun (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Bordeaux climate, month by month
January
10° / 4°C
~10 rain days
Fair
February
14° / 5°C
~10 rain days
Good
March
15° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Good
April
18° / 9°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
May
21° / 12°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
June
25° / 15°C
~14 rain days
Good
July
27° / 16°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
August
28° / 17°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
September
25° / 15°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
October
21° / 12°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
November
15° / 8°C
~12 rain days
Good
December
11° / 5°C
~14 rain days
Fair
Plan around it
Dates locked in? Start from the Bordeaux travel guide or jump straight to a 3-day, 5-day or 7-day itinerary.