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Bordeaux in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bordeaux in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Bordeaux in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Bordeaux in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +10°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 71 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bordeaux;

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bordeaux has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Bordeaux in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bordeaux for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +11°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +20°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +13°C.

Is Bordeaux warm or cold in January?

Bordeaux is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +4°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Bordeaux, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bordeaux in January

Bordeaux weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+10°C+12°C
Min. temperature
-9°C-13°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+20°C+25°C
Rainfall
76 mm71 mm53 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
86%85%79%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
547
Cloudy days
11118
Rainy days
141412
Snowy days
011

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +10°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 76 mm to 71 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in December to 4 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bordeaux in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bordeaux is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 106 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bordeaux wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Bordeaux.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Bordeaux?

This is the weather in Bordeaux in January 2023:
1 January
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+20°C
2 January
☀️
+14°C
3 January
🌫️
+15°C
4 January
☁️
+14°C
5 January
☁️
+15°C
6 January
☁️
+15°C
7 January
☀️
+13°C
8 January
🌧️
+13°C
9 January
☁️
+12°C
10 January
☁️
+15°C
11 January
☁️
+14°C
12 January
☁️
+14°C
13 January
☁️
+15°C
14 January
☀️
+15°C
15 January
🌧️
+14°C
16 January
🌧️
+10°C
17 January
🌧️
+8°C
18 January
☀️
+6°C
19 January
🌧️
+6°C
20 January
🌫️
+6°C
21 January
☀️
+6°C
22 January
☁️
+3°C
23 January
☁️
+3°C
24 January
☁️
+5°C
25 January
☁️
+4°C
26 January
☁️
+4°C
27 January
☁️
+7°C
28 January
☁️
+6°C
29 January
☁️
+7°C
30 January
☁️
+9°C
31 January
☁️
+13°C
In January 2023 Bordeaux had 6 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Bordeaux climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bordeaux in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+17°C) and the highest in 2022 (+21°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 515 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1115 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bordeaux in January:

Is January a good time to visit Bordeaux?

It’s always a good time to visit Bordeaux, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bordeaux in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bordeaux rainy in January?

Bordeaux is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bordeaux in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bordeaux in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Bordeaux

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bordeaux, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.