When to go to Sarlat-la-Canéda?
Golden limestone and steep stone roofs make up the medieval centre, where the Lanterne des Morts stands in its garden above the lanes. Saturday belongs to the market: truffles in season, walnuts, foie gras and Périgord cheeses filling the square beside St Sacerdos' cathedral. The Manoir de Gisson opens its panelled rooms and spiral tower for the view down onto the roofs.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda, 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 Sarlat-la-Canéda
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7 | 67 | 5 | 49 |
| February | 6.1 | 58 | 7 | 54 |
| March | 7.5 | 107 | 10 | 54 |
| April | 8.6 | 95 | 12 | 59 |
| May | 10.8 | 82 | 16 | 71 |
| June | 11.1 | 135 | 20 | 69 |
| July | 12.8 | 37 | 22 | 84 |
| August | 11.7 | 54 | 23 | 82 |
| September | 9.4 | 101 | 19 | 68 |
| October | 7.4 | 119 | 17 | 58 |
| November | 5.6 | 130 | 10 | 47 |
| December | 4.5 | 96 | 6 | 46 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Sarlat-la-Canéda, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 37 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 23°C). Over the year, an average of 1,080 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Sarlat-la-Canéda?
- Medieval old town (Lantern of the Dead)
- Saturday market (truffles, foie gras)
- Manoir de Gisson
- Saint-Sacerdos Cathedral
Practical info
- Country: France (Dordogne)
- Station: Sarlat
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