Weather in the Loire Valley

Current weather & time in Tours, Loire Valley, France

When to visit the Loire Valley? This part of France really has something to offer all the year round but if you are coming here for your annual holiday you will probably be looking for some sunshine so here's our guide as to what to expect:

Average temperature comparison for holiday months:

Location	Av. max. in May	Av. max. in June	Av .max. in July	Av .max. in Aug	Av. max. in Sept.
Tours	19	26	28	28	24
Nice	19	28	30	30	26
London	16	19	22	21	18
Edinburgh	14	17	18	18	16

April and May:

The days begin to get longer and the temperatures begin to rise steadily to around 20°C. Misty starts to the morning clear away quickly to give very pleasant day and evening. You will get the odd days of rain but rarely for long periods. This is also a good time to visit the Loire Valley as there are fewer tourists around!

June to September:

Late spring and into summer brings dependable weather with long dry spells with average daily temperatures around 24°C. July temperatures peak as high as 27°C dropping to 22°C as September approaches. On average, there are 11 days of rainfall during this period. Perhaps not as warm as those in the far south of France, but a far more comfortable heat.

October and November:

Temperatures average a high of 17°C in October to 12°C in November. There will be occasional light frosts. There can however be some beautiful crisp Autumn days for walks among the wild flowers and you may find the low sun blinding your view of the chateau you are exploring.

December to March:

This can be a chilly time with a low in February of 8°C to a high of 11°C in March. Rain can be heavy at times. Late winter into spring brings some fog, especially in the early mornings. If you are visiting the area during these months -it's not for the weather! A good time to to house hunt if you are looking for a permanent move as the rose-coloured spectacles will not be required!

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