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Best time to visit Bordeaux: month by month
Short answer
May-June and September-October are best, with highs of 22-26°C and lively quays. September and October add the grape harvest, while July and August average 27-28°C and can be hotter in heatwaves. Winter is mild (9-13°C) but wet, with the lowest prices.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 3°C | 11 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 4°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 15°C | 6°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 18°C | 8°C | 11 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 10 | high |
| Jun | 26°C | 16°C | 15 | high |
| Jul | 27°C | 16°C | 8 | high |
| Aug | 28°C | 17°C | 7 | high |
| Sep | 26°C | 15°C | 11 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 12°C | 10 | medium |
| Nov | 14°C | 7°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 12°C | 5°C | 14 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warming from 15°C in March to 22°C in May, with about 10-11 rainy days a month; vineyards turn green.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm to hot, with highs of 26-28°C and only 7-8 rainy days in July-August; busy on weekends.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Harvest season with 22-26°C in September-October, then cooler and wetter November (14°C, 16 rainy days).
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and damp, with highs of 9-13°C and lows of 3-5°C; quiet and cheaper.
Events worth planning around
- Bordeaux Fête le Vin wine festival on the quays, June in some years (check dates)
- Grape harvest (vendanges) in the vineyards, September-October
- Saint-Emilion Jurade ceremonies, June and September
- Christmas market in the centre, December
When to avoid
November is the wettest month, with about 16 rainy days. Late July and August heatwaves can make afternoons uncomfortable, and some smaller restaurants close for summer holidays in August.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Bordeaux?
June or September: warm (about 26°C), dry and full of wine events.
When is harvest season in Bordeaux?
Usually September to early October. It is beautiful in the vineyards, though some châteaux limit visits during the busiest days.
Is Bordeaux good in winter?
It is mild (around 9-13°C) and quiet, with lower prices, but expect rain.