When to go to Rocamadour?
The village is stacked against a cliff face above a green gorge, houses on one level, chapels on the next, castle on top. A stone stairway of 216 steps climbs from the street to the sanctuaries, where the Black Madonna stands in her chapel and St Sauveur's basilica is cut half into the rock. Wind moves through the lanes, and the place feels both hushed and exposed.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Rocamadour, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Rocamadour
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9 | 66 | 5 | 50 |
| February | 6.3 | 61 | 8 | 55 |
| March | 7.8 | 111 | 11 | 55 |
| April | 8.8 | 100 | 12 | 60 |
| May | 10.9 | 94 | 16 | 70 |
| June | 11.4 | 133 | 21 | 71 |
| July | 12.9 | 41 | 23 | 84 |
| August | 11.8 | 50 | 23 | 83 |
| September | 9.4 | 126 | 19 | 66 |
| October | 7.6 | 109 | 17 | 59 |
| November | 5.5 | 131 | 11 | 47 |
| December | 4.8 | 93 | 7 | 47 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Rocamadour, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 41 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 23°C). Over the year, an average of 1,115 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Rocamadour?
- Sanctuary and Saint-Sauveur Basilica
- Medieval town clinging to the cliff
- Grand staircase (216 steps)
- Black Madonna (miraculous statue)
Practical info
- Country: France (Lot)
- Station: Rocamadour – Padirac
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