Lascaux
Montignac, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lascaux is a Paleolithic site and cave containing prehistoric art. It is a classified historical monument and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley. It is one of the 125 sights of France listed on this site and is the 16th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach about 26 °C and lows are around 16 °C. These months also have the fewest rainy days, with about 7 or 8 days of rain in July and August. The coolest months are January and February, with highs between 8 °C and 10 °C. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, ranging from about 62 mm to 89 mm per month.
To reach the site, you can fly into Brive Souillac airport, which is 25 km away, or use Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, located 151 km from Lascaux. The site is 432 km from Paris. Visitors can combine a trip to Lascaux with other locations within the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 64 | 69 | 87 | 89 | 68 | 62 | 63 | 74 | 84 | 83 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
