Bordeaux
Decide whether to visit or live in Bordeaux, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel advice notes updated entry‑requirement information via the European Entry‑Exit System but records no travel alerts for Bordeaux.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Crime: typical urban precautions recommended.
- Health: standard EU health guidelines apply.
- Transport: well‑developed public transport; follow usual safety practices.
- Political stability: France is politically stable.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bordeaux month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bordeaux are typically May, July and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and June the wettest (about 116 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2 | 3.5 | 92 | 5.0 |
| February | 12.9 | 4.5 | 73 | 6.6 |
| March | 15.0 | 6.2 | 81 | 8.2 |
| April | 18.0 | 8.2 | 72 | 9.4 |
| May | 21.2 | 11.4 | 85 | 11.1 |
| June | 25.1 | 15.4 | 116 | 11.5 |
| July | 27.2 | 16.8 | 41 | 12.1 |
| August | 28.0 | 17.0 | 41 | 11.7 |
| September | 24.5 | 14.4 | 61 | 9.8 |
| October | 20.3 | 11.5 | 88 | 7.6 |
| November | 14.3 | 7.0 | 97 | 6.1 |
| December | 11.5 | 5.1 | 97 | 4.8 |
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People and places shaping Bordeaux
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Research updated Friday, August 28, 2026Past and future events in Bordeaux
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Previously
- Port of the Moon UNESCO World Heritage inscription
In June 2007, the historic Port of the Moon in Bordeaux was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding architecture and urban ensemble.
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01 · OverviewBordeaux, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bordeaux took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bordeaux
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bordeaux
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bordeaux
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bordeaux
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bordeaux
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bordeaux
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bordeaux
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bordeaux located and what are its coordinates?
Bordeaux is situated in France at geographic coordinates 44.8412, -0.5805 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a recorded population of approximately 265,328 and observes the Europe/Paris time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bordeaux?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bordeaux include fr-FR, frp, br, co, ca, eu, oc, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bordeaux?
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