🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Bordeaux 🇫🇷

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Bordeaux, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bordeaux is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bordeaux is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇫🇷 Bordeaux
Avg annual high14°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)August (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (4°C low)
Rainy days / year152135
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, September, October

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇫🇷 Bordeaux

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (27°C), coldest lows in January (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Bordeaux warmer?

Bordeaux is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Bordeaux?

Amsterdam is rainier — Bordeaux sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Bordeaux?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Bordeaux is best around May, September, October.

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