Month guide · Bordeaux · France
Bordeaux in June
What June is really like in Bordeaux: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Patrick Despoix, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Bordeaux. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15.6 hours of daylight. Long evenings by the river and the Miroir d'Eau at its best; one of the most enjoyable months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Bordeaux: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:50
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Long, warm evenings on the quays and at the Miroir d'Eau, with occasional heatwaves; the coast at Arcachon gets crowded in August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Fête de la Musique — free street concerts (21 June)
- Bordeaux Fête le Vin — wine festival on the quays (held in June in some years; check dates)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Saint-Pierre
Place de la Bourse and Miroir d'Eau
The royal square built between 1730 and 1775 by the Gabriel father and son opens onto the river, with the Three Graces fountain at its centre.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Couples
Architecture · Triangle d'Or and Quinconces
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
A ballet or opera ticket in the upper tiers is often the least expensive way to see the auditorium.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- After dark
Landmark · Triangle d'Or and Quinconces
Esplanade des Quinconces
One of the largest city squares in Europe, the Esplanade runs from the river to the Monument aux Girondins, a tall column with dramatic bronze fountains of horses and allegorical figures commemorating the Girondin deputies of the Revolution.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
Historic site · Saint-Pierre
Porte Cailhau
Photograph it from Place du Palais, then walk five minutes to Place du Parlement for a coffee.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Bordeaux?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Bordeaux?
It is one of the best months to visit Bordeaux. Long evenings by the river and the Miroir d'Eau at its best; one of the most enjoyable months to visit.
+How warm is Bordeaux in June?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bordeaux in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.