Dordogne · AutumnMonth summary
Dordogne weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dordogne in October?
✅ 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 October: 66°F and 8.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Dordogne in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Dordogne is often underrated: 19°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 35% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 37°F | 48°F | 43% | 0.1in | 4.7h | 3.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 39°F | 54°F | 37% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 43°F | 57°F | 44% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 46°F | 63°F | 38% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 68°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 77°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 63°F | 81°F | 24% | 0.1in | 13.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 63°F | 82°F | 22% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 75°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 52°F | 66°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 55°F | 43% | 0.1in | 7.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 39°F | 52°F | 41% | 0.1in | 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 October, Dordogne averages 66°F, 35% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dordogne in October
Is October a good time to visit Dordogne?
October is an acceptable time for Dordogne (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Dordogne in October?
With 66°F max and 8.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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