Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 13°
nights 1 to 2°
- 12 rainy days · 89 mm
When is the best time to visit the Vézère Valley?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr20°recommended
- May23°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Vézère Valley, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 1° | 92 mm | 13 d | |
| February | 13° | 2° | 73 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 16° | 3° | 84 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 20° | 5° | 73 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| May | 23° | 9° | 80 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 13° | 94 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 14° | 25 mm | 5 d | |
| August | 29° | 14° | 47 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 25° | 10° | 60 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 8° | 88 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 4° | 99 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 10° | 2° | 103 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in the Vézère Valley, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Les Eyzies) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 23°
nights 3 to 9°
- 11 rainy days · 79 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 30°
nights 13 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 55 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 25°
nights 4 to 10°
- 10 rainy days · 82 mm
Book early for April 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 Vézère Valley, 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 8h47, a difference of 6h48.
9h08Jan
10h21Feb
11h47Mar
13h26Apr
14h49May
15h35Jun
15h16Jul
14h03Aug
12h27Sep
10h52Oct
9h28Nov
8h47Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Les Eyzies" (44.94°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Vézère Valley, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: April, August, September
- Towns & culture: February, March, 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°1° at night
- 92 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°2° at night
- 73 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°3° at night
- 84 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended20°5° at night
- 73 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended23°9° at night
- 80 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°13° at night
- 94 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°14° at night
- 25 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°14° at night
- 47 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°10° at night
- 60 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°8° at night
- 88 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°4° at night
- 99 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 103 mm · 12 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 47 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (88 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (99 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (103 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 Vézère Valley?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 27 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Les Eyzies).
Which month should you avoid in the Vézère Valley?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 103 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Les Eyzies).
What is the hottest month in the Vézère Valley?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Les Eyzies).
What is the coldest month in the Vézère Valley?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Les Eyzies).
What is the driest month in the Vézère Valley?
July: 25 mm over 5 days of rain, against 103 mm in December, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in the Vézère Valley?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in July: 30 °C in the afternoon, 14 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in the Vézère Valley?
April, August, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Les Eyzies), the safest windows for walking.
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