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Bordeaux combines Golf du Médoc (Les Vignes and Les Châteaux), Bordeaux-Lac, and several vineyard courses — a unique golf-oenology combination. Optimal April to October.
| Month | Air (°C) | Wind (kts) | Rain (mm) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8° | 6.3· 1% | 96 | Avoid |
| February | 7.9° | 6.5· 0% | 70 | Avoid |
| March | 10.1° | 6.5· 0% | 68 | Fair |
| April | 12.9° | 5.8· 0% | 67 | Good |
| May | 16.1° | 5.8· 0% | 78 | Best |
| June | 20.2° | 5.1· 0% | 109 | Best |
| July | 22.0° | 5.1· 0% | 42 | Good |
| August | 21.8° | 4.9· 0% | 50 | Avoid |
| September | 19.5° | 5.0· 0% | 49 | Best |
| October | 15.4° | 5.5· 0% | 79 | Best |
| November | 10.6° | 5.9· 1% | 96 | Good |
| December | 8.1° | 6.0· 1% | 88 | Avoid |
Spring at Bordeaux is a privileged season to combine golf and oenology. From April to June, Golf du Médoc regains its fast greens, temperatures are ideal (15-22°C), and vineyards unfurl in vegetal explosion. April coincides with Primeurs Week — a rare combination of quality golf and professional tastings. May and June offer the perfect equation: impeccable courses, château gardens in bloom, seasonal gastronomy. Rivage villas in the vineyard offer their best year-round rates.
Summer at Bordeaux is festive but demands strategy for golf. From July to August, temperatures can climb to 35-38°C — favour morning tee-times (before 11am). Many châteaux partially close in August, but golf courses stay open. Off-water compensation is exceptional: starred restaurants, wine bars, air-conditioned cellar coolness. Rivage villas with pools offer essential comfort for this season.
Autumn anoints Bordeaux as one of the world's most beautiful destinations to combine golf and harvest. From September to October, conditions align: mild temperatures (17-22°C), courses in autumnal splendour, harvests in full activity, golden light. September offers the perfect equation (Merlot in progress), October extends with Cabernet Sauvignon and autumnal colours. Rivage villas in the Médoc, Saint-Émilion or Graves offer an unmatched setting for this season.
Winter at Bordeaux isn't the golf season: frequent rain, 7-8°C, short days. Many courses reduce activity. It is, however, a season for Bordeaux town (Christmas markets, starred restaurants, private cellar tastings), for South-West black truffle, and wines in barrel. Rivage villas with fireplaces offer a unique intimacy.
Bordeaux winter. 8°C, rain, often damp courses. Closed season for most.
Sustained winter conditions. Vine pruning season — studious atmosphere.
Winter exit. 12°C, first courses regaining tone. Coincides with Primeurs Salons.
Spring settled. 15°C. The Primeurs month — golf/tasting combination.
Excellent. Ideal 18°C, courses in peak form, vineyards in full growth.
Spring peak. 22°C, long days, impeccable courses, château gardens in bloom.
Hot summer (28°C). Favour morning tee-times. Ideal golf/oenology combination.
Tourist and heat peak (up to 35°C). Many châteaux closed. Golf possible morning/evening only.
The crown jewel. 22°C, harvests in progress. Ideal technical conditions, cellar atmosphere.
Excellent. 17°C, Cabernet harvests, golden light. Perfect season for golf + oenology.
Season's end. 12°C, end of harvests, first frosts.
Winter. 7°C, rain. Closed season for golf, but Bordeaux centre offers Christmas markets and restaurants.
Data: Open-Meteo (ERA5), period 2014-2023. Updated May 5, 2026.