Dordogne, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Dordogne?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–27°C in July
🌧 Least rain
24% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (43%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Caves & PrehistoryYear-round — Lascaux IV, Font-de-Gaume and Les Eyzies.
CastlesApril–October — Beynac, Castelnaud, Les Milandes and Hautefort.
GastronomyYear-round — foie gras, truffle, walnut and Bergerac wine.
CanoeingMay–September — paddling down the Dordogne and Vézère rivers.
FamilyJuly–August — canoeing, castles, Marqueyssac gardens and night markets.
Monthly climate data
Dordogne weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 3°C | 9°C | 43% | 3.0 | 4.7h | 3.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 12°C | 37% | 2.5 | 7.3h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 6°C | 14°C | 44% | 2.9 | 9.4h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 8°C | 17°C | 38% | 2.5 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 20°C | 42% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 25°C | 44% | 3.3 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 17°C | 27°C | 24% | 1.3 | 13.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 17°C | 28°C | 22% | 1.3 | 12.6h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 24°C | 29% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 11°C | 19°C | 35% | 3.0 | 8.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 13°C | 43% | 3.4 | 7.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 11°C | 41% | 3.4 | 5.3h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 41% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 30% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 36% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 40% rainy days, 5.8h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 24% rainy days and 27°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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