Dordogne

Dordogne Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Dordogne, France in April.

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Sarlat-la-Canéda Bergerac Périgueux Domme

Planning a trip to the Dordogne, France this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Dordogne in April

The Dordogne, France is a region in France. April in the Dordogne generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

To explore the conditions in the Dordogne, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergerac with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Sarlat-la-Canéda with 95 mm (3.7 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Sarlat-la-Canéda typically receives 190 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Dordogne by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Dordogne — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sarlat-la-Canéda)

January10°C (50°F) February12°C (54°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit the Dordogne →

Best Places to Visit in the Dordogne in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Dordogne.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Dordogne

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Dordogne, France?

Temperature range in the Dordogne (April)

Precipitation variation in the Dordogne (April)

Sarlat-la-Canéda

In April Sarlat-la-Canéda generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
190 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda →

Bergerac

In April Bergerac generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
190 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bergerac →

Périgueux

In April Périgueux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
190 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Périgueux →

Domme

In April Domme generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
190 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Domme →

Lalinde

In April Lalinde generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
190 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lalinde →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Dordogne, in France.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Dordogne in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarlat-la-Canéda 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Bergerac 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Périgueux 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Domme 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Lalinde 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
La Roque-Gageac 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Dordogne weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Dordogne, France in April?

the Dordogne, France typically experiences pleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sarlat-la-Canéda average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Dordogne, France in April?

Average temperatures in the Dordogne, France during April range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Does the Dordogne, France get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Dordogne, France during April, with Sarlat-la-Canéda averaging close to 95 mm (3.7 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Dordogne, France?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Dordogne, France with overall pleasant weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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