Bordeaux weather in December
Bordeaux in December averages 8°C (46°F), 107 mm of rain and 2.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Bordeaux, December is the second coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (46°F)
4–11°C · 40–52°F
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.6 h
hours per day
What is Bordeaux like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Bordeaux in December?
A light rain jacket
About 107 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (40°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Bordeaux is 2.7°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (51°F).
December in Bordeaux is 0.6°C warmer than January and 20 mm wetter than it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
Daylight in Bordeaux in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 49 minutes in Bordeaux, rising about 08:33 and setting about 17:21 local time.
December ends 11 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Bordeaux has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Bordeaux
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Bordeaux
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Bordeaux weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 87 mm |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 67 mm |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 63 mm |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 76 mm |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 71 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 71 mm |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 47 mm |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 57 mm |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 81 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 83 mm |
| November | 10°C / 51°F | 114 mm |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 107 mm |
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FAQs about Bordeaux in December
December climate averages for Bordeaux, 1991–2020.
Bordeaux averages 8°C (46°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (40°F) at night to 11°C (52°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 107 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 8°C (46°F) against 7°C (45°F) in January — 0.6°C warmer.
December is 2.7°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 49 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Bordeaux.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:33 and sunset about 17:21 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 11 minutes shorter than it starts.
