The Loire Valley
More châteaux than seems reasonable along one river, vineyards between every one of them, and picnics that are basically obligatory.
The best time to visit The Loire Valley is May–Jun, Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F). Local time there is 20:25 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
May · high 29°C · rain 149mm · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Tours, Indre-et-Loire, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 333mm13.1in | 8.9h8.9h | |
| February | 28°C82°F | 369mm14.5in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| March | 28°C82°F | 416mm16.4in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 28°C83°F | 247mm9.7in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| May | 29°C83°F | 149mm5.9in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C84°F | 69mm2.7in | 15.9h15.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C86°F | 36mm1.4in | 15.6h15.6h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 10mm0.4in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| September | 31°C88°F | 13mm0.5in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 31°C88°F | 41mm1.6in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| November | 30°C85°F | 115mm4.5in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| December | 29°C84°F | 217mm8.5in | 8.5h8.5h |
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When is the best time to visit The Loire Valley?
The best time to visit The Loire Valley is May–Jun, Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F).
How warm does The Loire Valley get?
Typical daytime highs in The Loire Valley are Mar–May 16°C (62°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (64°F), Dec–Feb 10°C (49°F).
Is The Loire Valley expensive?
On the ground, The Loire Valley is middling.
What sort of trip is The Loire Valley good for?
The Loire Valley is good for history and culture, relaxing holidays, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The Loire Valley?
The wettest month in The Loire Valley is March at 416mm (16.4in), the driest August at 10mm (0.4in), with a monthly average of 168mm (6.6in).
What plug do I need for The Loire Valley?
The Loire Valley uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
