Bordeaux weather in May
May in Bordeaux: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Bordeaux · #34 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bordeaux climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bordeaux in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bordeaux?
- May in Bordeaux: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Bordeaux on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Bordeaux in May?
- In May, Bordeaux averages a daily high of 21.6°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 82.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bordeaux in May?
- Bordeaux has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.