Bordeaux in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +20°C and roughly 9 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 72 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bordeaux has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Bordeaux in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bordeaux for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +34°C during the day and a minimum of +7°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +18°C.
Is Bordeaux warm or cold in October?
Bordeaux is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Bordeaux:
Climate in Bordeaux in October
Bordeaux weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+20°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
-2°C
-6°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+34°C
+26°C
Rainfall
57 mm
72 mm
78 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
80%
85%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
11
9
6
Cloudy days
6
7
9
Rainy days
10
14
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 72 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in September to 9 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bordeaux in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bordeaux based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 147 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October 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 October in Bordeaux?
This is the weather in Bordeaux in October 2023:
1 October
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+32°C
2 October
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+34°C
3 October
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+24°C
4 October
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+23°C
5 October
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+24°C
6 October
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+27°C
7 October
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+28°C
8 October
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+30°C
9 October
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+29°C
10 October
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+28°C
11 October
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+30°C
12 October
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+30°C
13 October
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+29°C
14 October
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+21°C
15 October
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+18°C
16 October
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+23°C
17 October
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+27°C
18 October
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+22°C
19 October
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+23°C
20 October
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+18°C
21 October
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+17°C
22 October
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+19°C
23 October
🌧️
+18°C
24 October
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+18°C
25 October
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+18°C
26 October
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+18°C
27 October
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+17°C
28 October
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+21°C
29 October
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+16°C
30 October
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+16°C
31 October
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+18°C
In October 2023 Bordeaux had 19 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bordeaux climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bordeaux in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Bordeaux?
It’s always a good time to visit Bordeaux, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bordeaux in October?
October 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 October?
Bordeaux is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bordeaux in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bordeaux in October, 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.