🇫🇷 Bordeaux vs Rome 🇮🇹

Bordeaux, France vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 53 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Bordeaux🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high
19°C
21°C
Hottest month
August · 27°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (4°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year
135
82
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇫🇷 Bordeaux

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

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bordeaux or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bordeaux or Rome?

Bordeaux is rainier — Rome sees about 53 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bordeaux vs Rome?

Bordeaux is best around May, September, October; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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