Climate Insights for Hautefort

Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
October
101mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hautefort is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 992mm of precipitation falls per year. Hautefort receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hautefort is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Feb Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Apr Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Nov Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Dec Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hautefort vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hautefort is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 992mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 101mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 44mm. That's 58mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Hautefort is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Hautefort, which began on March 20, 2026. Hautefort is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 12°
May 15°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 21°
Sep 18°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Hautefort is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hautefort based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
8 °C
15 km/h
89 mm
2 cm
Feb
3 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
76 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
5 °C
14 °C
17 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
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