Dordogne weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Dordogne. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
26°C
Average low
16°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Dordogne in August
Whatever the weather, Dordogne rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Explore Lascaux Cave's prehistoric paintings (replica)
Canoe down the Dordogne River between castles
Visit Domme's medieval fortified village
Climb to Roque-Gageac's cascading village houses
Browse the markets of Sarlat
Tour Renaissance châteaux like Château de Beynac
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
8C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
11C
Cool, with some rainy days.
March
14C
Cool, with some rainy days.
April
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
May
20C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
November
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
December
10C
Cool, with some rainy days.
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