Bordeaux
City in France
Bordeaux is a city in France with a population of 267,991 in 2023. It is located 499 km from Paris. Visitors come to see its UNESCO sights.
What to see
The city features UNESCO designated cultural points of interest, which include Bordeaux Cathedral and the Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 26 °C and daily lows of 16 °C, alongside lower rainfall totals of 46 mm to 54 mm over 6 to 7 rainy days. December is the wettest month with 99 mm of rain over 14 days, combined with a daily high of 10 °C and a low of 4 °C. January shares the same cold temperatures with highs of 10 °C and lows of 3 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, located 11 km from the city.
Top sights in Bordeaux
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 Bordeaux (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.