Dordogne · SpringMonth summary
Dordogne weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dordogne in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Dordogne in May: 20°C and 12.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Dordogne in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Dordogne. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Dordogne averages 20°C, 42% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dordogne in May
Is May a good time to visit Dordogne?
May is an acceptable time for Dordogne (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Dordogne in May?
With 20°C max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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