AI-generatedSarlat-la-Canéda at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 833 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 147 m
Climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda
Sarlat-la-Canéda has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Sarlat-la-Canéda is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sarlat-la-Canéda
The best time to visit Sarlat-la-Canéda is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April, in June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 83 mm.
Sarlat-la-Canéda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–22 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Sarlat-la-Canéda in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Sarlat-la-Canéda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Sarlat-la-Canéda in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 3.4 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, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
08:0919:12
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 07:51–08:49 · evening 18:33–19:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:40–07:51 · evening 19:31–19:42
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 Sarlat-la-Canéda 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Sarlat-la-Canéda in October?
In October, Sarlat-la-Canéda is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min08:09 – 19:12
- 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
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sarlat-la-Canéda
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda: score 84 against 73. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sarlat-la-Canéda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January10° · 3.0 h
In January, Sarlat-la-Canéda is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in January43February12° · 4.2 h
In February, Sarlat-la-Canéda is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in February65March16° · 5.5 h
In March, Sarlat-la-Canéda is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in March73April19° · 6.0 h
In April, Sarlat-la-Canéda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in April75May22° · 6.9 h
In May, Sarlat-la-Canéda is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in May84June26° · 8.0 h
In June, Sarlat-la-Canéda is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 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 Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in June79July29° · 8.5 h
In July, Sarlat-la-Canéda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in July75August29° · 8.1 h
In August, Sarlat-la-Canéda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in August83September25° · 6.9 h
In September, Sarlat-la-Canéda is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in September73October20° · 4.8 h
In October, Sarlat-la-Canéda is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in October43November14° · 3.2 h
In November, Sarlat-la-Canéda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in November26December10° · 2.9 h
In December, Sarlat-la-Canéda is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Sarlat-la-Canéda in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sarlat-la-Canéda
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | 10° | 3° | 3.0 h | 12 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 12° | 3° | 4.2 h | 10 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 16° | 5° | 5.5 h | 12 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 19° | 7° | 6.0 h | 12 | 81 |
| MayMay | 75 | 22° | 11° | 6.9 h | 12 | 81 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 26° | 14° | 8.0 h | 10 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 29° | 15° | 8.5 h | 8 | 53 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 29° | 15° | 8.1 h | 9 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 25° | 12° | 6.9 h | 9 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 20° | 10° | 4.8 h | 10 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 14° | 6° | 3.2 h | 13 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 10° | 4° | 2.9 h | 12 | 76 |
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
44.89° N, 1.22° E · 147 m · Europe/Paris
Sunshine hours in Sarlat-la-Canéda
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 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Sarlat-la-Canéda, 43 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sarlat-la-Canéda: 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, Sarlat-la-Canéda has about 10 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sarlat-la-Canéda
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 95 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 and clouds in Sarlat-la-Canéda
How breezy and how cloudy Sarlat-la-Canéda 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 Sarlat-la-Canéda 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Sarlat-la-Canéda: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Sarlat-la-Canéda
How often the day gets hot in Sarlat-la-Canéda (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, Sarlat-la-Canéda 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
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Sarlat-la-Canéda 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.
Sarlat-la-Canéda has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 12 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 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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Sarlat-la-Canéda vs Périgueux
In October the holiday weather in Sarlat-la-Canéda and Périgueux is about equally good (score 73 vs 72). During the day it is about as warm in Périgueux as in Sarlat-la-Canéda.
| in October | Sarlat-la-Canéda | Périgueux |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Sarlat-la-Canéda
When is the best time to visit Sarlat-la-Canéda?
The best time to visit Sarlat-la-Canéda 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 Sarlat-la-Canéda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Sarlat-la-Canéda?
Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 83 mm. The driest month is July with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sarlat-la-Canéda get?
Sarlat-la-Canéda gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sarlat-la-Canéda in?
Sarlat-la-Canéda is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sarlat-la-Canéda?
A nonstop flight from London to Sarlat-la-Canéda takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sarlat-la-Canéda?
Sarlat-la-Canéda has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 77, summer holidays 76, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 25.