Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bordeaux, France in May
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bordeaux, France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is close to Bordeaux's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May75mm average rain
May sits near Bordeaux's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMarch to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.8 hours average sun
May sits close to Bordeaux's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Bordeaux's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May39 weather score
May sits close to Bordeaux's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
