Dordogne weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Dordogne in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Dordogne in May?
Dordogne is a region in France. May in Dordogne generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lalinde with an average of 80 mm to moderate rainfall in Sarlat-la-Canéda with 90 mm. The city Sarlat-la-Canéda usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Dordogne, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Dordogne's yearly weather, check out our Dordogne climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Dordogne?
Sarlat-la-Canéda
In May Sarlat-la-Canéda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bergerac
In May Bergerac generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Périgueux
In May Périgueux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Domme
In May Domme generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Lalinde
In May Lalinde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dordogne, in France.
Is May the best time to visit Dordogne?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Dordogne 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 Dordogne 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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