Dordogne

Dordogne Weather in May

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

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Sarlat-la-Canéda Bergerac Périgueux Domme

Are you planning a trip a to the Dordogne, France in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Dordogne in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lalinde with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Sarlat-la-Canéda with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Sarlat-la-Canéda sees around 220 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July28°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 May

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

Temperature range in the Dordogne (May)

Precipitation variation in the Dordogne (May)

Sarlat-la-Canéda

In May Sarlat-la-Canéda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
220 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda →

Bergerac

In May Bergerac generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
220 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bergerac →

Périgueux

In May Périgueux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
220 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Périgueux →

Domme

In May Domme generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
220 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Domme →

Lalinde

In May Lalinde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
220 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
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 May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarlat-la-Canéda 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Bergerac 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Périgueux 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Domme 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Lalinde 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
La Roque-Gageac 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

The Dordogne weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across the Dordogne, France in May. The popular destination of Sarlat-la-Canéda averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in the Dordogne, France during May range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Sarlat-la-Canéda.

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

Not particularly. Sarlat-la-Canéda averages just 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Dordogne, France.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Dordogne, France with overall perfect weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Dordogne, France is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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