Dordogne weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Dordogne this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Dordogne in January?
Dordogne is a region in France. January in Dordogne generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Sarlat-la-Canéda. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lalinde with an average of 75 mm to moderate rainfall in Périgueux with 83 mm. Sarlat-la-Canéda enjoys a balanced 100 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dordogne in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dordogne climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Dordogne?
Sarlat-la-Canéda
In January Sarlat-la-Canéda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bergerac
In January Bergerac generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Périgueux
In January Périgueux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Domme
In January Domme generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lalinde
In January Lalinde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dordogne, in France.
Is January the best time to visit Dordogne?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Dordogne due to the typically poor weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
On average, the best time to visit Dordogne is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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