Best time to visit Bordeaux
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Bordeaux
24 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Bordeaux).
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Bordeaux Market Food Tour and Gourmet River Cruise - 2
Médoc luxury wine tour aboard a Citroën DS Limousine Convertible - 3
Private Medoc Full-Day tour, from Bordeaux - 4
Private luxury tour of Bordeaux in a magnificent Citroen DS - 2 hours - 5
From Bordeaux: Basque Country private tour - 6
Private Saint-Emilion Full-Day tour, from Bordeaux - 7
Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour - 8
Private guided tour of Bordeaux in a luxurious Citroen DS - 1 hour - 9
The Most Complete and Best Rated Tour of Bordeaux - 10
Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Tastings, Lunch & WSET Guide - 11
Wine Tour of Mèdoc : Châteaux, Tastings and WSET Guide - 12
Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour - 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch - 13
Bordeaux Super Saver Wine Tasting class and St Emilion region - 14
Le Verdon Port to Bordeaux: Culture, Wine & Highlights Shore Trip - 15
Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux - 16
Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & delicacies - 17
"Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience" - 18
Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch - 19
Traditional Gourmet Food & Wine Tour in Bordeaux - 20
Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese - 21
Bordeaux Evening Food Tour : Local Delicacies - 22
Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese - 23
Half-day in the Médoc : 2 wineries & 6 wines - 24
Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Wine Tour: Fine Wines
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Bordeaux (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Bordeaux's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4–10 | 8 | 10 | 137 | 13.7 | 80% | 17 | 119 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 5–14 | 11 | 10 | 127 | 12.7 | 76% | 18 | 136 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 7–15 | 13 | 12 | 147 | 12.3 | 69% | 19 | 182 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 9–18 | 16 | 12 | 125 | 10.4 | 60% | 18 | 208 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 12–21 | 21 | 12 | 153 | 12.8 | 62% | 17 | 254 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 15–25 | 25 | 14 | 161 | 11.5 | 65% | 16 | 257 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 16–27 | 28 | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 59% | 16 | 281 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Aug | 17–28 | 28 | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 56% | 16 | 267 | 6 | Peak | 9 |
| Sep | 15–25 | 25 | 11 | 118 | 10.7 | 60% | 16 | 220 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 12–21 | 20 | 13 | 160 | 12.3 | 71% | 17 | 175 | 3 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 8–15 | 13 | 12 | 134 | 11.2 | 79% | 17 | 135 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 5–11 | 9 | 14 | 172 | 12.3 | 84% | 17 | 109 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
UV Index in Bordeaux by Month
UV index in Bordeaux peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
July
9/1016–27°C (feels 28°C) · 7 rain days (80h) · 281 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
9/1017–28°C · 7 rain days (74h) · 267 sun hours · 56% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
September
8/1015–25°C · 11 rain days (118h) · 220 sun hours · 60% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
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January
5/104–10°C (feels 8°C) · 10 rain days (137h) · 119 sun hours · 80% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/105–14°C (feels 11°C) · 10 rain days (127h) · 136 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
6/107–15°C (feels 13°C) · 12 rain days (147h) · 182 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
7/109–18°C (feels 16°C) · 12 rain days (125h) · 208 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
8/1012–21°C · 12 rain days (153h) · 254 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
7/1015–25°C · 14 rain days (161h) · 257 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
7/1012–21°C · 13 rain days (160h) · 175 sun hours · 71% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
6/108–15°C (feels 13°C) · 12 rain days (134h) · 135 sun hours · 79% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
5/105–11°C (feels 9°C) · 14 rain days (172h) · 109 sun hours · 84% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Bordeaux
When is the best time to visit Bordeaux?
July is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–27°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are July, August, September.
What is the worst time to visit Bordeaux?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 5–11°C (14 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Bordeaux?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Bordeaux have good weather but fewer tourists?
July (climate 9/10, crowd index 30) and May (climate 8/10, crowd index 7) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Bordeaux by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Bordeaux in July?
July is the peak UV month in Bordeaux, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Bordeaux on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Bordeaux bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 21 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.