Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights 2 to 4°
- 11 rainy days · 76 mm
When is the best time to visit the Lot and Quercy?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°fair
- Aug28°fair
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Lot and Quercy, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 2° | 79 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 11° | 3° | 68 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 14° | 5° | 79 mm | 14 d | |
| April | 17° | 7° | 72 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 20° | 11° | 82 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 15° | 100 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 17° | 48 mm | 7 d | |
| August | 28° | 17° | 55 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 24° | 14° | 68 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 11° | 80 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 6° | 91 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 11° | 4° | 82 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in the Lot and Quercy, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Cahors) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 20°
nights 5 to 11°
- 12 rainy days · 78 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 15 to 17°
- 9 rainy days · 68 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 24°
nights 6 to 14°
- 10 rainy days · 80 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in the Lot and Quercy, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h31 of daylight, in December 8h51, a difference of 6h40.
9h11Jan
10h23Feb
11h47Mar
13h24Apr
14h46May
15h31Jun
15h13Jul
14h01Aug
12h27Sep
10h53Oct
9h31Nov
8h51Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Cahors" (44.45°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Lot and Quercy, month by month
EventsLalbenque truffle marketDecember to MarchCahors Blues FestivalJulySaint-Céré FestivalJuly to AugustRocamadour FestivalAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: July, August, September
- Towns & culture: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Lot and Quercy, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- December to MarchLalbenque truffle market
Every Tuesday from December to March, growers line up their baskets of black truffles on the pavement, at the appointed hour.
- JulyCahors Blues Festival
Four days of blues on the main square of Cahors and in the streets of the centre, in mid-July.
- July to AugustSaint-Céré Festival
Opera and classical music at the Château de Castelnau and in the churches of the Haut-Quercy, in July and August.
- AugustRocamadour Festival
Sacred music in the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur, at the heart of the clifftop town, for about ten days in August.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°2° at night
- 79 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°3° at night
- 68 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°5° at night
- 79 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°7° at night
- 72 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°11° at night
- 82 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°15° at night
- 100 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair28°17° at night
- 48 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair28°17° at night
- 55 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended24°14° at night
- 68 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°11° at night
- 80 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°6° at night
- 91 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 82 mm · 12 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. A very wet month, 79 mm of rain over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Lot and Quercy?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 25 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Cahors).
Which month should you avoid in the Lot and Quercy?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 82 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Cahors).
What is the hottest month in the Lot and Quercy?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cahors).
What is the coldest month in the Lot and Quercy?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Cahors).
What is the driest month in the Lot and Quercy?
July: 48 mm over 7 days of rain, against 100 mm in June, the wettest month.
When is the best time to hike in the Lot and Quercy?
July, August, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Cahors), the safest windows for walking.
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