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Wedding weather in Bordeaux
In Bordeaux, the driest months for a wedding are July and August, when rain falls on about 22% of days. The wettest is March, with rain on about 43% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40% | 10% | 12.4 | 50°F (10°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 5 h/day |
| February | 37% | 9% | 10.4 | 55°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 6.7 h/day |
| March | 43% | 6% | 13.3 | 59°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 8 h/day |
| April | 38% | 7% | 11.3 | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 9.6 h/day |
| May | 40% | 8% | 12.3 | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 11 h/day |
| June | 40% | 12% | 11.9 | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 11.5 h/day |
| July ✦ | 22% | 4% | 6.9 | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 12.2 h/day |
| August ✦ | 25% | 4% | 7.8 | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 11.7 h/day |
| September | 33% | 5% | 9.9 | 76°F (25°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 10 h/day |
| October | 37% | 11% | 11.4 | 68°F (20°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 7.7 h/day |
| November | 42% | 10% | 12.7 | 58°F (15°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 h/day |
| December | 40% | 9% | 12.5 | 53°F (12°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.9 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 44.84, -0.58. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Bordeaux
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Bordeaux are July and August.
When to be careful
March is the wettest month in Bordeaux: rain falls on about 43% of days, and 6% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Bordeaux weather month by month
What a wedding day in Bordeaux usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Bordeaux weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Bordeaux, about 12.4 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 50°F (10°C), lows 38°F (4°C), with around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Bordeaux weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Bordeaux, about 10.4 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 55°F (13°C), lows 40°F (4°C), with around 6.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Bordeaux weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Bordeaux, about 13.3 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 43°F (6°C), with around 8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Bordeaux weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Bordeaux, about 11.3 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 47°F (8°C), with around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Bordeaux weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Bordeaux, about 12.3 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 70°F (21°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 11 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Bordeaux weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Bordeaux, about 11.9 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 77°F (25°C), lows 60°F (15°C), with around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Bordeaux weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 22% of days in Bordeaux, about 6.9 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 63°F (17°C), with around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Bordeaux weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 25% of days in Bordeaux, about 7.8 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 82°F (28°C), lows 62°F (17°C), with around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Bordeaux weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 33% of days in Bordeaux, about 9.9 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 76°F (25°C), lows 58°F (15°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Bordeaux weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Bordeaux, about 11.4 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 68°F (20°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 7.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Bordeaux weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Bordeaux, about 12.7 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 58°F (15°C), lows 45°F (7°C), with around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Bordeaux weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Bordeaux, about 12.5 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 53°F (12°C), lows 42°F (5°C), with around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Bordeaux?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in Bordeaux, with rain on about 22% of days and average highs around 81°F (27°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July and August.
What is the rainiest month in Bordeaux?
March is the rainiest month in Bordeaux: on average 13.3 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 6% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Bordeaux?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 22% of days in Bordeaux. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.