Region in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Loire Valley weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Loire Valley
May–June and September–October are mild with fewer crowds. July–August is hot and busy at Chambord and Chenonceau; winter closes some sites.
Loire Valley weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°64 mm
- Feb8°51 mm
- Mar12°59 mm
- Apr16°48 mm
- May20°67 mm
- Jun24°59 mm
- Jul27°51 mm
- Aug27°49 mm
- Sep23°40 mm
- Oct18°69 mm
- Nov12°68 mm
- Dec8°72 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | 1°C34°F | 64 mm | 93% | Cold |
| February | 8°C47°F | 1°C33°F | 51 mm | 89% | Cold |
| March | 12°C54°F | 3°C37°F | 59 mm | 85% | Cool |
| April | 16°C61°F | 6°C42°F | 48 mm | 80% | Cool |
| May | 20°C67°F | 9°C48°F | 67 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C75°F | 13°C55°F | 59 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| July | 27°C80°F | 14°C58°F | 51 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C80°F | 14°C58°F | 49 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C74°F | 11°C52°F | 40 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| October | 18°C64°F | 8°C46°F | 69 mm | 83% | Cool |
| November | 12°C53°F | 4°C40°F | 68 mm | 91% | Cool |
| December | 8°C46°F | 2°C35°F | 72 mm | 94% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Loire Valley?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are mild with fewer crowds. July–August is hot and busy at Chambord and Chenonceau; winter closes some sites.
When is the rainy season in Loire Valley?
Rain peaks in December with about 72 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Loire Valley?
July, with average highs of 27°C (80°F).
How cold does Loire Valley get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 1°C (33°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Loire Valley Tourism
- Loire à Vélo
- Fil Bleu (Tours transit)
- CHRU de Tours
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.