Dordogne

Dordogne Weather in February

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

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Sarlat-la-Canéda Bergerac Périgueux Domme

Planning a journey to the Dordogne, France this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Dordogne in February

The Dordogne, France is a region in France. February in the Dordogne generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergerac with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Périgueux with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Sarlat-la-Canéda gets approximately 120 hours of sunlight in February, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant 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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in the Dordogne, France?

Temperature range in the Dordogne (February)

Precipitation variation in the Dordogne (February)

Sarlat-la-Canéda

In February Sarlat-la-Canéda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda →

Bergerac

In February Bergerac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bergerac →

Périgueux

In February Périgueux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Périgueux →

Domme

In February Domme generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Domme →

Lalinde

In February Lalinde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lalinde →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarlat-la-Canéda 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Bergerac 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Périgueux 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Domme 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Lalinde 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
La Roque-Gageac 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

The Dordogne weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, the Dordogne, France generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Sarlat-la-Canéda sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Dordogne, France during February range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Dordogne, France during February, with Sarlat-la-Canéda averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Dordogne, France due to the typically unpleasant weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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