Are you considering a trip to Bordeaux in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +15°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 58 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bordeaux has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Bordeaux in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bordeaux for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +16°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +27°C during the day and a minimum of -2°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +17°C.
Is Bordeaux warm or cold in March?
Bordeaux is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +6°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Bordeaux:
Climate in Bordeaux in March
Bordeaux weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+12°C
+15°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-9°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+27°C
+32°C
Rainfall
53 mm
58 mm
72 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
74%
71%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
7
8
8
Cloudy days
8
7
5
Rainy days
12
15
15
Snowy days
1
0
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +15°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 58 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 8.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Bordeaux in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 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 increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March 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.
How was the weather last March in Bordeaux?
This is the weather in Bordeaux in March 2023:
1 March
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+8°C
2 March
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+8°C
3 March
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+10°C
4 March
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+12°C
5 March
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+12°C
6 March
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+10°C
7 March
☁️
+9°C
8 March
🌧️
+17°C
9 March
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+20°C
10 March
🌧️
+15°C
11 March
☁️
+16°C
12 March
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+16°C
13 March
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+21°C
14 March
🌧️
+14°C
15 March
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+16°C
16 March
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+23°C
17 March
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+18°C
18 March
🌧️
+16°C
19 March
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+15°C
20 March
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+17°C
21 March
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+17°C
22 March
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+17°C
23 March
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+22°C
24 March
🌧️
+16°C
25 March
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+16°C
26 March
🌧️
+15°C
27 March
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+15°C
28 March
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+21°C
29 March
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+27°C
30 March
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+19°C
31 March
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+17°C
In March 2023 Bordeaux had 12 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bordeaux climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bordeaux in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Bordeaux?
March is a really good time to go to Bordeaux. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bordeaux.
Can you sunbathe in Bordeaux in March?
March has mild temperatures in Bordeaux. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bordeaux rainy in March?
Bordeaux is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bordeaux in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bordeaux in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.