Dordogne · AutumnMonth summary
Dordogne weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dordogne in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Dordogne. July remains slightly better (+1.0 pts).
By trip type
Dordogne in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
Autumn in Dordogne is often underrated: 24°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 September, Dordogne averages 75°F, 29% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
September vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dordogne in September
Is September a good time to visit Dordogne?
September is an excellent time to visit Dordogne (score 8.0/10). With 75°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Dordogne in September?
With 75°F and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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