May · France
Best time to visit Bordeaux in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bordeaux in May
Average temperature 16°C, 81 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Bordeaux scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bordeaux brings a UNESCO riverfront, grand squares and world-famous wine country within tram reach.
May is one of the strongest months in Bordeaux (5th)
May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Bordeaux (5th of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bordeaux in May?
- In May, Bordeaux averages 16°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bordeaux?
- May earns a 8.5/10 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 May?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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