Sarlat-la-Canéda weather in May (Aquitaine, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sarlat-la-Canéda during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 22°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Sarlat-la-Canéda in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Sarlat-la-Canéda. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sarlat-la-Canéda climate page with graphs.

 

Sarlat-la-Canéda, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Périgueux, France (51 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sarlat-la-Canéda, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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