Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Bourdeaux features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (36 °F) and 20 °C (69 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -9 °C (15 °F) or can rise to as high as 34 °C (94 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 916 mm (36.1 inches) and receives 111 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Bourdeaux enjoys an average of 3855 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 53 minutes to 15 hours 27 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Bourdeaux are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 18 to 20 °C (65 - 69 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 5 °C (36 - 41 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Bourdeaux experiences 47 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 62 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 15°C (59°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
| Mean maximum | 11°C (53°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Average high | 6°C (43°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
| Average low | -1°C (31°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
| Mean minimum | -5°C (24°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
| Minimum | -9°C (17°F) |
-9°C (15°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Bourdeaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France with other places around the world.
Bourdeaux usually has the most precipitation in May, November and December, with an average of 12 rainy days and 118 mm (4.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Bourdeaux are July, August and September. On average, 42 mm (1.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) | 55 (2.2) | 80 (3.1) | 74 (2.9) | 125 (4.9) | 75 (2.9) | 35 (1.4) | 44 (1.7) | 46 (1.8) | 102 (4.0) | 107 (4.2) | 122 (4.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 |
The sunniest months in Bourdeaux are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 40 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Bourdeaux: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 5 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 182 | 253 | 321 | 339 | 390 | 418 | 437 | 401 | 340 | 300 | 240 | 228 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 15m | 10h 26m | 11h 56m | 13h 29m | 14h 48m | 15h 27m | 15h 6m | 13h 56m | 12h 28m | 10h 56m | 9h 35m | 8h 53m |
Bourdeaux experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Bourdeaux UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Bourdeaux. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Bourdeaux's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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