Region in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Dordogne weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Dordogne
May–June and September–October are warm and calmer. July–August is busy and hot at caves and canoe spots; many places close November–March.
Dordogne weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°73 mm
- Feb10°51 mm
- Mar14°68 mm
- Apr17°76 mm
- May21°82 mm
- Jun25°67 mm
- Jul28°52 mm
- Aug28°56 mm
- Sep24°52 mm
- Oct19°66 mm
- Nov13°74 mm
- Dec9°71 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 1°C33°F | 73 mm | 90% | Cold |
| February | 10°C49°F | 0°C33°F | 51 mm | 85% | Cold |
| March | 14°C56°F | 3°C38°F | 68 mm | 81% | Cool |
| April | 17°C63°F | 6°C43°F | 76 mm | 78% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 10°C49°F | 82 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 14°C57°F | 67 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C82°F | 16°C60°F | 52 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C83°F | 15°C60°F | 56 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C76°F | 12°C53°F | 52 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| October | 19°C67°F | 9°C48°F | 66 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| November | 13°C55°F | 4°C40°F | 74 mm | 88% | Cool |
| December | 9°C48°F | 1°C34°F | 71 mm | 90% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Dordogne?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are warm and calmer. July–August is busy and hot at caves and canoe spots; many places close November–March.
When is the rainy season in Dordogne?
Rain peaks in May with about 82 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Dordogne?
August, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Dordogne get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 0°C (33°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Bergerac Airport
- CH Périgueux
- CH Sarlat
- Bolt cities in France
- Dordogne-Périgord tourism
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.