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 high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity67%💧 humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine11.3 h/day
Daylight14.8 h
Wind15 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.

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