December · France
Best time to visit Bordeaux in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bordeaux in December
Average temperature 8°C, 91 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bordeaux scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 91 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bordeaux brings a UNESCO riverfront, grand squares and world-famous wine country within tram reach.
December in Bordeaux: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bordeaux in December?
- In December, Bordeaux averages 8°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bordeaux?
- December earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bordeaux in December?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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