Climate Insights for Sarlat-la-Canéda

The climate in Sarlat-la-Canéda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 979mm of precipitation falls per year. Sarlat-la-Canéda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sarlat-la-Canéda 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Sarlat-la-Canéda vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Sarlat-la-Canéda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 979mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 102mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 42mm. That's 59mm 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.

Sarlat-la-Canéda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap 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 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Sarlat-la-Canéda, which began on September 23, 2026. Sarlat-la-Canéda 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Sarlat-la-Canéda is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sarlat-la-Canéda 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.