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 09:25 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 83°F · rain 5.9in · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Tours, Indre-et-Loire, this page’s gateway
| 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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- French
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.
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