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Climate in Bergerac, France

Bergerac (Dordogne, France) - Pélissière square and St James church
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Bergerac climate

Can warm summers, cool winters, and a long shoulder season fit your home?

The current rows show an 85°F average summer high, 33 days above 90°F, a 37°F average winter low, and 35 days below freezing. Humidity is 76%, comfortable months number six, solar exposure is 1,414 peak-sun hours, and Overall Comfort is Good at 3 out of 5. Summer Feel is Very Good at 3.4 and Winter Feel is Good at 2.9.

May through October are best, while January, February, and December are toughest. Modeled PM2.5 is 7.5 µg/m³, Heat Risk is Moderate, Drought Risk is Medium, Weather Volatility is Excellent at 4.3 out of 5, and allergy levels are Moderate. Météo-France normals show about 28.7 days with a maximum at least 30°C, 50.1 freezing nights, 792.9 mm of precipitation, and 2,021.3 sunshine hours.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Good

3 / 5

Average Summer High
85°F

Warm · 85°F

Days Above 90°F
33 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Very Good

3.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
37°F / 3°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
35 days/year

Good

Winter Feel
Good

2.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
76%
Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1414 peak sun hrs/yr

Good

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Moderate

Good

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
7.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 7.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Medium (0.4-0.6)
Weather Volatility
Excellent

4.3 / 5

Bergerac in everyday life

Could Bergerac work for you?

What may work well

  • Six comfortable months, a Very Good summer score, a Good winter score, and high sunshine can suit a household that likes variety.
  • Markets, parks, museums, rail, and local care create choices beyond weather-dependent outings.
  • The climate rows make cooling, heating, flood, drought, and drainage questions concrete.

What to think about

  • 33 modeled hot days, 35 freezing days, Moderate heat and drought, and river or soil exposure require preparation.
  • Power, cooling, heating, rain, drainage, footing, and hospital access need a year-round plan.
  • NASA and Météo-France rows use different periods and methods and should stay distinct.

Turn Bergerac weather into a home decision

  1. Inspect heating and cooling

    Ask for seasonal bills, systems, shade, windows, insulation, ventilation, power backup, repairs, and maintenance responsibility.

  2. Walk the river and rain route

    Check drainage, puddles, crossings, lighting, parking, groceries, pharmacy, hospital travel, and the return route.

  3. Plan indoor life

    Keep museum, library, markets, dining, exercise, medicine access, air information, and a comfortable place to rest for hot or wet days.

  4. Compare two seasons

    Visit in a warm month and a cool or wet month so the household can judge cooling, heating, footing, access, energy, and social life.

Questions retirees ask

Is Bergerac weather suitable for retirement?

The rows show a Very Good summer and a Good winter, with an 85°F average high, 37°F average low, 33 hot days, and 35 freezing days. Seasonal tolerance and home systems matter.

Which months look best?

May through October are best in the current rows. January, February, and December are toughest. Visit in a warm month and a cool or wet month.

What should the home provide?

Reliable cooling and heat, shade, insulation, drainage, ventilation, safe footing, power resilience, flood awareness, indoor life, and a dependable care route.

Should air quality affect the choice?

Modeled PM2.5 is 7.5 µg/m³ and allergy levels are Moderate. Follow current information and confirm ventilation and filtration at the exact home.

Bergerac offers a long shoulder season and varied weather, but the right home must make summer heat, winter cool, river and soil exposure, rain, drought, indoor life, and care access manageable.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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