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New Aquitaine, France

Tarnac

Tarnac is a locality in New Aquitaine, France, 707 m above sea level. It has a population of about 333 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population333
Local time18:21
45.68° N, 1.95° EElevation 707 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code19170
The year in Tarnacweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month135mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Tarnac at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

140 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

95 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Tarnac

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Showers · wind 26 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct11°4°14.5 mm
Sat24 Oct10°3°7.5 mm
Sun25 Oct13°7°28 mm
Mon26 Oct14°5°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct22°8°
Wed28 Oct15°7°
Thu29 Oct19°3°
Fri30 Oct19°9°
Sat31 Oct20°8°

When to go to Tarnac

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152423415967727274501516
High6°7°11°14°18°21°23°23°20°15°10°7°
Low-1°-1°1°3°7°10°12°11°8°6°2°0°
Rain (mm)14612112713614011210595120135141157
Wet days141113131512111110121414

What's on in Tarnac

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Tarnac

All monuments

Outdoors around Tarnac

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Aux Portes des Mille SourcesCamp sites
0.9 km
Table d'orientation du Puy de SénigoursViewpoints
1.9 km
Puy MuratViewpoints · 706 m
2.2 km
Golf du ChammetGolf courses
4.3 km
La Presqu'ileCamp sites
4.6 km

Nature around Tarnac

Nature in France

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Tarnac

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tarnac

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Tarnac

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Tarnac from above

Postal code

19170

Getting to Tarnac

Limoges AirportLIG
63 km
Brive Souillac airportBVE
80 km
Aurillac airportAUR
95 km
LacelleRailway station
10 km
EymoutiersRailway station
17 km
BugeatRailway station
9 km
Embarcadère de BroussasFerry port
13 km

Places near Tarnac

Places with a climate like Tarnac

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tarnac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tarnac.
What is the hottest month in Tarnac?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Tarnac?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tarnac?
May is the wettest month with about 140 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tarnac?
The postal code of Tarnac is 19170.