Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 12°
nights 2 to 4°
- 12 rainy days · 86 mm
When is the best time to visit Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°fair
- Aug28°fair
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 2° | 88 mm | 13 d | |
| February | 12° | 3° | 73 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 14° | 5° | 84 mm | 13 d | |
| April | 18° | 7° | 73 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 21° | 10° | 87 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 14° | 88 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 16° | 28 mm | 5 d | |
| August | 28° | 15° | 47 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 24° | 13° | 70 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 10° | 88 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 6° | 100 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 11° | 4° | 96 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Sarlat) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 21°
nights 5 to 10°
- 11 rainy days · 81 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 14 to 16°
- 7 rainy days · 54 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 24°
nights 6 to 13°
- 10 rainy days · 86 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 Sarlat and the Périgord Noir, 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 15h35 of daylight, in December 8h48, a difference of 6h47.
9h08Jan
10h21Feb
11h47Mar
13h26Apr
14h49May
15h35Jun
15h16Jul
14h03Aug
12h27Sep
10h52Oct
9h29Nov
8h48Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Sarlat" (44.89°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: 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.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°2° at night
- 88 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 73 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°5° at night
- 84 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°7° at night
- 73 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°10° at night
- 87 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°14° at night
- 88 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair28°16° at night
- 28 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair28°15° at night
- 47 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended24°13° at night
- 70 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°10° at night
- 88 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°6° at night
- 100 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 96 mm · 12 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (88 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (88 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 28 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 28 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 47 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (88 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (100 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 (96 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 Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 25 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Sarlat).
Which month should you avoid in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 96 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Sarlat).
What is the hottest month in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sarlat).
What is the coldest month in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sarlat).
What is the driest month in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?
July: 28 mm over 5 days of rain, against 100 mm in November, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Sarlat and the Périgord Noir?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in August: 28 °C in the afternoon, 15 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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