Today's weather for Bordeaux, France13th May 2008 04:30

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Weather Overview for Bordeaux

Bordeaux, within Frances’s famed Aquitaine wine region, is located on the bend of the Garonna River in the south west of France. It enjoys a mild climate which is ideal for wine growing, making the region one of the worlds top wine producing areas.

 
Much like the majority of France, the best time to visit Bordeaux is in the Spring time when the flowers and trees are blooming are you escape the throngs of tourists and hot weather that go hand in hand with summertime.

 
The months from March through until May bring a maximum average temperature range of 15 to 20 degrees. Average rainfall is at its lowest in April, sitting at 48mm average precipitation. It is not unusual for weather conditions to relapse back to winter and as a result there are occasional cold snaps interspersed with drizzles of rain.

 
The conditions are much the same in Autumn (minus the blossoming flowers!) however the majority of the wineries close their doors in October whilst grape harvest takes place, so if you want to take in what Bordeaux’s wine region has to offer its not recommended to visit during Autumn.

 
Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the area- tourists and grapes included, is protected from temperature extremes. Summer in Bordeaux is glorious, clear blue skies and sunny days are made all the more enjoyable when taking the atmosphere with a glass of the regions finest red wine. The average temperature range in the area sits at around 13 to 25 degrees, with July being the hottest month. The evenings are cooled by a pleasing Atlantic wind which leaves the area enjoying delightful cool summer nights- ideal for wine growing.

 
Winters in Bordeaux are short and not too cold but have a tendency to feel quite ‘damp.’ November through to January is when the region receives its greatest rainfall, December being particularly wet. The average minimum for December is 2 degrees moving up to an average maximum of 9 degrees. January is generally the coldest month, with an average minimum of 2 degrees however the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bordeaux was recorded in February when the mercury plunged to -15 degrees.

 
On the whole the weather in Bordeaux is enjoyable year round and it is best to base your trip around the tourist calendar. If you wish to avoid the streams of tourists which come to the region from all over France and all over the world, then its best to steer clear of July and December. If you are not concerned with the wine aspect of the region then Autumn makes for a very pleasurable period of weather. On the whole Spring has the best weather as you can escape the skyrocketing holiday prices of July and August and will steer clear of the harsh European summer sun.

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