Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Basilica of St. Michael is a Catholic minor basilica in Bordeaux featuring Gothic architecture. It is a classified historical monument and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, specifically within the Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France.
Planning a visit
The basilica is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00. Visitors can reach the site via Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, which is 12 km away. The location is approximately 499 km from Paris. While visiting, you can also see the Bordeaux Cathedral, which is 1.1 km away.
Climate conditions vary throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 26 °C and the least amount of rain, averaging about 6 or 7 rainy days. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 14 rainy days each. January and February are the coldest months, with daily lows of 3 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 62 | 61 | 71 | 70 | 54 | 46 | 55 | 66 | 84 | 96 | 98 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
