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Bordeaux in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Bordeaux. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Harvest finishes, vineyards turn gold and red, and cèpes appear on menus; rain becomes more frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Bordeaux: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (24°C (75°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:17
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:18
- Daylight
- About 10.9 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, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Grape harvest in the surrounding vineyards (usually September to early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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 19°C, lows near 10°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Bordeaux?
It is one of the best months to visit Bordeaux. Harvest finishes, vineyards turn gold and red, and cèpes appear on menus; rain becomes more frequent.
+How warm is Bordeaux in October?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bordeaux in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.