January · France
Best time to visit Bordeaux in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bordeaux in January
Average temperature 6°C, 86 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Bordeaux scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bordeaux brings a UNESCO riverfront, grand squares and world-famous wine country within tram reach.
January in Bordeaux: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 6°C (43°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Bordeaux — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bordeaux in January?
- In January, Bordeaux averages 6°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bordeaux?
- January earns a 5.6/10 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 January?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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