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Bordeaux in February
What February is really like in Bordeaux: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Still cool and grey, but one of the least expensive months; vineyards are bare and being pruned.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Bordeaux: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (10°C (50°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 08:03
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:30
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool, damp and quiet, with low prices, a Christmas market in December and empty museums; some châteaux limit visits.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnaval des Deux Rives — street carnival parade (usually February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Bassins à Flot
Cap Sciences
A hands-on science centre in a former riverside hangar near the Chaban-Delmas bridge, with changing interactive exhibitions on technology, the body and the environment and a dedicated area for younger children.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Landmark · Saint-Pierre
Place de la Bourse and Miroir d'Eau
Come at dusk, when the floodlit façades reflect in the water; the pool is usually switched off during the colder months.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Couples
Religious site · Hôtel de Ville
Cathédrale Saint-André and Tour Pey-Berland
Bordeaux's Gothic cathedral, where Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future Louis VII of France in 1137, has a long, single nave and a richly carved north portal.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Iconic
Landmark · Triangle d'Or and Quinconces
Esplanade des Quinconces
Combine it with the Grand Théâtre and the tourist office on Cours du 30 Juillet, all a few minutes apart.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 3°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Bordeaux?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Bordeaux in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Bordeaux?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cool and grey, but one of the least expensive months; vineyards are bare and being pruned.
+How warm is Bordeaux in February?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bordeaux in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.