Hyperlocal rainfall totals + real-time NOAA forecasts
Accurate weather without the clutter
Tours, Centre-Val de Loire Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Tours, Centre-Val de Loire?
Tours, Centre-Val de Loire gets 665 mm of precipitation a year over about 164 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Oceanic climate
Tours, Centre-Val de Loire has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 8°C in January to 26°C in July. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 2° | 8° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 17° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 13° | 26° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 8° | 17° |
How much rain does Tours get?
Tours gets 665 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 164 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 52% of France.
November is the wettest month, with 72 mm. August is the driest, with 43 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 18.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 17 days, to February 17, 2023.
Tours weather by month
Tours weather in January
In January, Tours averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 20°C (1978) and the record low is -17°C (1987).
Tours weather in February
In February, Tours averages a high of 9°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 22°C (2019) and the record low is -12°C (2012).
Tours weather in March
In March, Tours averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 26°C (2021) and the record low is -11°C (2005).
Tours weather in April
In April, Tours averages a high of 16°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2005) and the record low is -3°C (1986).
Tours weather in May
In May, Tours averages a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2017) and the record low is -1°C (1974). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tours weather in June
In June, Tours averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 3°C (2006). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tours weather in July
In July, Tours averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2019) and the record low is 5°C (1974). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tours weather in August
In August, Tours averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 40°C (2003) and the record low is 5°C (1986). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tours weather in September
In September, Tours averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (2023) and the record low is 3°C (1977). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tours weather in October
In October, Tours averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 31°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1992). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tours weather in November
In November, Tours averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 22°C (2015) and the record low is -9°C (1973).
Tours weather in December
In December, Tours averages a high of 8°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 20°C (1977) and the record low is -12°C (1985).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tours
July is the sunniest month in Tours, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 21%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 36% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Tours is cloudier than 56% of France.
Humidity peaks in December at 89% and is lowest in July at 60%.
Tours has about 7 days a year above 32°C. Tours is hotter than 50% of France.
First and last freeze in Tours
The first fall freeze in Tours typically comes around November 9, and the last spring freeze around April 10. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 213 days.
Tours weather records
These records cover VAL DE LOIRE during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Tours station is 40°C, on July 23, 2019. The coldest is -17°C, on January 17, 1987.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 134 mm of precipitation, on July 3, 1982.
51 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Tours
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 9°C and lows near 2°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 6°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 13°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 8°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 8° | 67 mm | 16 | 87% | 24% | 20° | -17° |
| February | 2° | 9° | 50 mm | 14 | 80% | 29% | 22° | -12° |
| March | 4° | 13° | 48 mm | 13 | 73% | 35% | 26° | -11° |
| April | 6° | 16° | 47 mm | 13 | 67% | 41% | 29° | -3° |
| May | 9° | 20° | 59 mm | 13 | 68% | 41% | 32° | -1° |
| June | 12° | 24° | 51 mm | 11 | 66% | 42% | 39° | 3° |
| July | 14° | 27° | 49 mm | 10 | 60% | 46% | 40° | 5° |
| August | 14° | 26° | 43 mm | 11 | 64% | 45% | 40° | 5° |
| September | 11° | 22° | 49 mm | 12 | 69% | 46% | 36° | 3° |
| October | 8° | 17° | 62 mm | 17 | 81% | 32% | 31° | -2° |
| November | 4° | 12° | 72 mm | 18 | 87% | 31% | 22° | -9° |
| December | 3° | 8° | 69 mm | 17 | 89% | 21% | 20° | -12° |
Station: VAL DE LOIRE, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Tours climate questions
How much rain does Tours get?
Tours gets 665 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 164 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tours?
November is the wettest month in Tours, with 72 mm. August is the driest, with 43 mm.
How many rainy days does Tours have a year?
Tours has about 164 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Tours?
July is the warmest month in Tours, with an average high of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Tours?
January is the coldest month in Tours, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tours?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Tours station is 40°C, set on July 23, 2019. The record low is -17°C, on January 17, 1987.
What is the sunniest month in Tours?
July is the sunniest month in Tours, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Tours?
The first fall freeze in Tours typically comes around November 9. The last spring freeze is around April 10.
What is the best time to visit Tours?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Climate for places near Tours, Centre-Val de Loire
All France citiesLe MansAngersOrléansNantesLimogesSaint-Quentin-en-YvelinesRennesBoulogne-BillancourtParis 15 VaugirardParis 14 ObservatoireParis 16 PassyParis 13e ArrondissementParis 13 GobelinsParisParis 12 ReuillyParis 17 Batignolles-MonceauParis 11 PopincourtParis 11e ArrondissementParis 12e ArrondissementParis 20 MénilmontantParis 18 Buttes-MontmartreParis 19 Buttes-ChaumontArgenteuilMontreuil