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Weather in August in Dordogne

Planning a getaway to Dordogne this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Dordogne in August?

Dordogne is a region in France. August in Dordogne generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Sarlat-la-Canéda. In Dordogne, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergerac with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Domme with 72 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 240 hours of sunshine in Sarlat-la-Canéda. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Dordogne for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Dordogne climate page.

Where to go in Dordogne in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Dordogne on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Dordogne?

Sarlat-la-Canéda

In August Sarlat-la-Canéda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sarlat-la-Canéda
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<<   July July
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28°C 
16°C 
250 hours 
61 mm 
9 days 
28°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
13°C 
202 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda

Bergerac

In August Bergerac generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bergerac
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<<   July July
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28°C 
16°C 
250 hours 
53 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
61 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
13°C 
202 hours 
66 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Bergerac

Périgueux

In August Périgueux generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Périgueux
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<<   July July
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28°C 
16°C 
250 hours 
54 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
64 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
12°C 
202 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Périgueux

Domme

In August Domme generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Domme
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<<   July July
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28°C 
16°C 
250 hours 
61 mm 
9 days 
28°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
13°C 
202 hours 
74 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Domme

Lalinde

In August Lalinde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lalinde
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<<   July July
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28°C 
16°C 
250 hours 
52 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
62 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
13°C 
202 hours 
66 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Lalinde

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

Is August the best time to visit Dordogne?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Dordogne. Typically, the climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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