Month guide · Bordeaux · France
Bordeaux in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Bordeaux. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warm, settled weather and the grape harvest beginning in the vineyards; a strong month for wine trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Bordeaux: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (27°C (81°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:41
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 20:14
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Marathon du Médoc — costumed wine-tasting marathon in Pauillac (usually early September)
- European Heritage Days — free entry to normally closed buildings (usually third weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Bassins à Flot
La Cité du Vin
Allow at least two hours for the permanent tour before heading up to the belvedere, and arrive by tram B (stop La Cité du Vin).
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- Views
- Food
- Architecture
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
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 24°C, lows near 13°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 September a good time to visit Bordeaux?
One of the best months to visit Bordeaux, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Bordeaux?
It is one of the best months to visit Bordeaux. Warm, settled weather and the grape harvest beginning in the vineyards; a strong month for wine trips.
+How warm is Bordeaux in September?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bordeaux in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.