AI-generatedLimoges at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 1,037 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 309 m
Climate in Limoges
Limoges has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Limoges is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:1019:11
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 07:52–08:50 · evening 18:31–19:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:40–07:52 · evening 19:30–19:41
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.
What is the weather like in Limoges in October?
In October, Limoges is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Limoges.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min08:10 – 19:11
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Limoges
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Limoges, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Limoges
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 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Limoges: 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.
In October, Limoges has about 13 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Limoges
How breezy and how cloudy Limoges 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.
In October, the wind in Limoges typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Limoges: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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 and humidity in Limoges
How often the day gets hot in Limoges (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Limoges has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Limoges
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 August (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 7° | 2° | 2.5 h | 13 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 8° | 2° | 3.7 h | 11 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 12° | 4° | 5.1 h | 13 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 15° | 6° | 5.8 h | 13 | 93 |
| MayMay | 71 | 18° | 9° | 6.6 h | 14 | 99 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 22° | 13° | 7.5 h | 12 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 24° | 15° | 7.8 h | 10 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 24° | 15° | 7.6 h | 10 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 21° | 12° | 6.6 h | 9 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 17° | 9° | 4.4 h | 13 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 11° | 5° | 2.8 h | 14 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 8° | 3° | 2.5 h | 14 | 99 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
45.83° N, 1.25° E · 309 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Limoges
The best time to visit Limoges is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from March to May and from October to January; the wettest month is November with 104 mm.
Limoges through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Limoges in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Limoges in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Limoges in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Limoges in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Limoges for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Limoges
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Limoges: score 84 against 59. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 84better |
| Day high | 17° | 24° |
| Night low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 68 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – May, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Limoges month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · 3 h
In January, Limoges is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in January19February8° · 4 h
In February, Limoges is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in February37March12° · 5 h
In March, Limoges is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in March54April15° · 6 h
In April, Limoges is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in April71May18° · 7 h
In May, Limoges is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in May79June22° · 8 h
In June, Limoges is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in June83July24° · 8 h
In July, Limoges is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in July84August24° · 8 h
In August, Limoges is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in August81September21° · 7 h
In September, Limoges is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in September59October17° · 4 h
In October, Limoges is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in October22November11° · 3 h
In November, Limoges is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limoges.
Limoges in November10December8° · 3 h
In December, Limoges is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limoges.
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Limoges vs. Oradour-sur-Glane
In October the holiday weather in Limoges and Oradour-sur-Glane is about equally good (score 59 vs. 59). During the day it is about as warm in Oradour-sur-Glane as in Limoges.
| in October | Limoges | Oradour-sur-Glane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Limoges ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Limoges
Weather for your travel dates
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Limoges 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.
Limoges has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 640 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.
Frequently asked questions about Limoges
When is the best time to visit Limoges?
The best time to visit Limoges is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Limoges?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Limoges?
Rain is most frequent from March to May and from October to January; the wettest month is November with 104 mm. The driest month is July with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Limoges get?
Limoges gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in January there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Limoges in?
Limoges uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Limoges?
A nonstop flight from London to Limoges takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Limoges?
Limoges has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 10.
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