Month guide · Bordeaux · France
Bordeaux in November
What November is really like in Bordeaux: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Tiraden, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 9.5 hours of daylight. Damp and grey but quiet, with low hotel prices and hearty south-western cooking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Bordeaux: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (19°C (66°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:00
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Harvest season in the vineyards, cèpes on menus and golden vine colours in October; it turns wet by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas market on the Allées de Tourny (usually opens late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Saint-Pierre
Grosse Cloche
Walk under the arch and continue north along Rue Saint-James and Rue du Pas-Saint-Georges to reach Saint-Pierre's squares.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · Saint-Michel
Basilique Saint-Michel
A late-Gothic basilica with a free-standing bell tower, the Flèche Saint-Michel, whose 114-metre spire is the tallest in southern France.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Garden · Chartrons
Jardin Public
Pick up pastries on Rue Notre-Dame or Cours de Verdun and picnic on the lawns, which are open to sit on.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Landmark · Saint-Michel
Pont de Pierre
Built between 1810 and 1822 on Napoleon's orders, the brick-and-stone bridge was for decades the only crossing of the Garonne in the city.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- History
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 6°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Bordeaux?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and grey but quiet, with low hotel prices and hearty south-western cooking.
+How warm is Bordeaux in November?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bordeaux in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.