Bordeaux Cathedral cathédrale Saint-André
Bordeaux, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dedicated to Andrew the Apostle, Bordeaux Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Bordeaux, France. It is a classified historical monument and part of the Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is 11 km from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport and 499 km from Paris. It is located 1.1 km from the Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux.
July and August are the driest months, with about 6 or 7 rainy days and high temperatures of 26 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with highs of 10 °C and 11 °C. The wettest months are November and December, which have about 14 rainy days and high temperatures between 10 °C and 13 °C. Other months like May, June, and September have highs between 21 °C and 24 °C and about 10 to 13 rainy days. In April, the high temperature is 17 °C with about 10 rainy days. The site is wheelchair accessible and there is no fee for entry. Opening hours are Monday 15:00-19:00, Tuesday to Saturday 10:30-12:00 and 14:00-19:00, and Sunday 09:30-12:00 and 14:00-19:00.
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 | 79 | 62 | 62 | 72 | 71 | 55 | 46 | 54 | 67 | 86 | 97 | 99 |
| 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.
