AI-generatedBordeaux at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 782 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Bordeaux
Bordeaux has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Bordeaux is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
08:1619:20
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:58–08:56 · evening 18:40–19:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:47–07:58 · evening 19:38–19:49
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bordeaux in October?
In October, Bordeaux is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min08:16 – 19:20
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Bordeaux
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.9 – 19.1 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bordeaux ranges from 11.5 °C in February to 21.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 20.5 and 22.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12.3° | 11.4° | 13.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 11.5° | 10.9° | 12.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 11.7° | 10.9° | 12.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.1° | 12.3° | 14.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.6° | 14.7° | 16.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 18.7° | 18.0° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 20.7° | 19.6° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.5° | 20.5° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.3° | 19.2° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.1° | 16.9° | 19.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.7° | 14.5° | 16.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 13.6° | 12.7° | 14.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Bordeaux
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Bordeaux, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bordeaux
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bordeaux: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bordeaux has about 10 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bordeaux
How breezy and how cloudy Bordeaux is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bordeaux typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Bordeaux: variable cloud, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bordeaux
How often the day gets hot in Bordeaux (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bordeaux has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bordeaux
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | 10° | 4° | 12.3° | 2.9 h | 12 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 12° | 4° | 11.5° | 4.1 h | 9 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 15° | 6° | 11.7° | 5.5 h | 11 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 18° | 8° | 13.1° | 6.2 h | 12 | 68 |
| MayMay | 77 | 21° | 12° | 15.6° | 7.1 h | 12 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 25° | 15° | 18.7° | 7.9 h | 10 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 26° | 17° | 20.7° | 8.3 h | 8 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 27° | 17° | 21.5° | 8.0 h | 8 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 24° | 14° | 20.3° | 6.9 h | 8 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 20° | 12° | 18.1° | 4.8 h | 10 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 14° | 7° | 15.7° | 3.3 h | 12 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 11° | 4° | 13.6° | 2.7 h | 12 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
44.84° N, 0.58° W · 20 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Bordeaux
The best time to visit Bordeaux is from May to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is November with 83 mm of precipitation.
Bordeaux through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bordeaux in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Bordeaux in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Bordeaux in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Bordeaux in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bordeaux for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bordeaux
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bordeaux: score 90 against 72. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 72 | 90better |
| Day high | 20° | 26° |
| Night low | 12° | 17° |
| Sea | 18.1° | 20.7° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 45 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov
12 or more rainy days
Bordeaux month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January10° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In January, Bordeaux is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in January40February12° · Sea 12° · 4 h
In February, Bordeaux is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in February57March15° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In March, Bordeaux is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in March72April18° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In April, Bordeaux is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in April77May21° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In May, Bordeaux is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in May83June25° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In June, Bordeaux is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in June90July26° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In July, Bordeaux is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in July88August27° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In August, Bordeaux is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in August84September24° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In September, Bordeaux is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in September72October20° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In October, Bordeaux is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in October42November14° · Sea 16° · 3 h
In November, Bordeaux is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
Bordeaux in November27December11° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In December, Bordeaux is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux vs. Arcachon
In October the holiday weather in Bordeaux and Arcachon is about equally good (score 72 vs. 72). During the day it is about as warm in Arcachon as in Bordeaux. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bordeaux | Arcachon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 72 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Bordeaux ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Bordeaux
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bordeaux in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bordeaux has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 740 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bordeaux
When is the best time to visit Bordeaux?
The best time to visit Bordeaux is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bordeaux?
The sea temperature in Bordeaux ranges from 11.5 °C in February to 21.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Bordeaux in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Bordeaux?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Bordeaux?
The wettest month is November with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bordeaux get?
Bordeaux gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bordeaux in?
Bordeaux uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bordeaux?
A nonstop flight from London to Bordeaux takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 89, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 26.
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