Verdict: Fair month
Bordeaux Weather in December
December is mild-to-cool in Bordeaux, topping out near 11°C (52°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 14 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. December is workable in Bordeaux if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
11°C / 52°F
Average low
5°C / 41°F
Rain days
~14
Precipitation
117 mm
What to pack for Bordeaux in December
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 14 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Bordeaux: Aug (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (10°C / 50°F) · Wettest: Jun (~14 rain days)
10°
4°
Jan
14°
5°
Feb
15°
7°
Mar
18°
9°
Apr
21°
12°
May
25°
15°
Jun
27°
16°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
25°
15°
Sep
21°
12°
Oct
15°
8°
Nov
11°
5°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)