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Dordogne, France · Temperate

Dordogne in February: go or not?

Tough period. Dordogne in February only reaches 4.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 44.86°N · 0.58°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Dordogne · February
4.2
4–12°
Temperature
32%
Rain
4h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo : Nabih El Boustani via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Dordogne sees 12°C during the day with 4.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

February ranks 9 out of 12 months in Dordogne. Compared to January: +3°C daytime, 5 pts fewer rainy days, +1.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
4°
Daylight
10.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Dordogne is July (8.6/10), 4.4 pts higher than February.

See July →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · France

🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 37%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Dordogne ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
France
Temperate climate with a 8.6 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
44.86°N · 0.58°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Dordogne?
July is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Dordogne get in July?
Dordogne averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Dordogne?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Dordogne in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Dordogne good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Dordogne scores 3.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Dordogne?
January is the most difficult month to visit Dordogne, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Dordogne in February?
The average UV index reaches 2 in February in Dordogne (low), with about 10.2h of daylight. No protection needed.