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Bergerac weather & best time to visit

City break

Bergerac at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Sunshine a year
2,010 h
Rain a year
778 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
35 m

Climate in Bergerac

Bergerac has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Bergerac is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bergerac

The best time to visit Bergerac is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April, from June to July and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation.

Bergerac through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Bergerac in spring

Mar – May

71

Good

  • 16–22 °C by day
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Bergerac in summer

Jun – Aug

83

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Bergerac in autumn

Sep – Nov

66

Good

  • 14–25 °C by day
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Bergerac in winter

Dec – Feb

31

Poor

  • 10–12 °C by day
  • 3.1 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Apr, Jun – Jul, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bergerac for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

72

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 13°

08:1219:15

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:54–08:52 · evening 18:36–19:34
Blue hour
Morning 07:42–07:54 · evening 19:34–19:45

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Bergerac compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°17°
Night-time low10°7°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Bergerac in October?

In October, Bergerac is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bergerac.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 3 min08:12 – 19:15
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
59 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Bergerac

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Bergerac: score 85 against 72. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Bergerac
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score7285better
Daytime high20°25°
Night-time low9°11°
Sunshine4.6 h6.8 hbetter
Rainy days108better
Rainfall69 mm54 mmbetter
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bergerac month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

25January10° · 2.6 h

In January, Bergerac is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in January
42February12° · 4.0 h

In February, Bergerac is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in February
63March16° · 5.4 h

In March, Bergerac is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in March
74April19° · 6.1 h

In April, Bergerac is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in April
75May22° · 6.8 h

In May, Bergerac is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in May
83June26° · 7.8 h

In June, Bergerac is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in June
84July28° · 8.3 h

In July, Bergerac is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in July
81August28° · 8.0 h

In August, Bergerac is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in August
85September25° · 6.8 h

In September, Bergerac is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in September
72October20° · 4.6 h

In October, Bergerac is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in October
42November14° · 3.1 h

In November, Bergerac is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in November
27December11° · 2.6 h

In December, Bergerac is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bergerac.

Bergerac in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Bergerac

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2510°2°2.6 h1274
FebruaryFeb4212°2°4.0 h1052
MarchMar6316°4°5.4 h1161
AprilApr7419°6°6.1 h1275
MayMay7522°10°6.8 h1276
JuneJun8326°13°7.8 h1068
JulyJul8428°15°8.3 h849
AugustAug8128°15°8.0 h851
SeptemberSep8525°11°6.8 h854
OctoberOct7220°9°4.6 h1069
NovemberNov4214°5°3.1 h1380
DecemberDec2711°3°2.6 h1271

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bergerac

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,010 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 2.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.6 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 41 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Bergerac, 41 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Bergerac: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
778 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Nov · 80 mm
Driest month
Jul · 49 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 69 mm

In October, Bergerac has about 10 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Bergerac

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 45 min
Fair skin
about 55 min
Light brown skin
about 75 min
Olive skin
about 100 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Bergerac

How breezy and how cloudy Bergerac is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Bergerac typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
59 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 46 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 59 %Sunshine 4.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Bergerac: variable cloud, with about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Bergerac

How often the day gets hot in Bergerac (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
30 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 20 °C

In October, Bergerac has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Bergerac

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Bergerac in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Bergerac has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    71

    Good

    • 18 °C by day
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    77

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    82

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    72

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    26

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • 2.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 25 min
Distance
740 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Bergerac vs Périgueux

In October the holiday weather in Bergerac and Périgueux is about equally good (score 72 vs 71). During the day it is about as warm in Périgueux as in Bergerac.

Bergerac vs Périgueux, in October
in OctoberBergeracPérigueux
Holiday weather score7271
Daytime high20°20°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1011
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberBergerac 20°Périgueux 20°
BergeracPérigueux
Go to Périgueux
Ranking

France in October: the best places

In October, Bergerac ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Montauban20°75
  2. 2Toulouse20°75
  3. 3Albi20°75
  4. 4Sarlat-la-Canéda20°73
  5. 5Agen20°73
  6. 6Cahors20°73
  7. 7Carcassonne20°73
  8. 8BergeracThis page20°72
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Frequently asked questions about Bergerac

When is the best time to visit Bergerac?

The best time to visit Bergerac is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Bergerac?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Bergerac?

The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 49 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bergerac get?

Bergerac gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in January there are 2.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Bergerac in?

Bergerac is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Bergerac?

A nonstop flight from London to Bergerac takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 740 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bergerac?

Bergerac has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 77, summer holidays 82, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 26.