Great Synagogue of Bordeaux

Synagogue 19th-century synagogue in Bordeaux with Moorish design

The Great Synagogue of Bordeaux, built in the 19th century, features a prominent façade and interior used by the city’s Jewish community. Visitors come for architecture and the neighborhood’s history.

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Great Synagogue of Bordeaux
Great Synagogue of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
44.8336, -0.5739

How to Get to Great Synagogue of Bordeaux #

Located within Bordeaux’s urban area; accessible by tram (city network) and local buses. The tourist office in the city center can provide exact walking routes and opening information.

Tips for Visiting Great Synagogue of Bordeaux #

  • Check for special services or concerts-many European synagogues host cultural events that reveal the building's acoustics and community role.
  • Ask at Bordeaux's tourist office for any guided tours that include the synagogue and Jewish quarter history.
  • Respect any signage regarding photography during services.

Best Time to Visit Great Synagogue of Bordeaux #

Spring and autumn are best for combining synagogue visits with city walking tours.

Spring/Autumn
April-June & Sept-Oct · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Pleasant weather for walking Bordeaux's quays and historic districts.

Weather & Climate near Great Synagogue of Bordeaux #

Climate

Great Synagogue of Bordeaux's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (932 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

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