Tours, Centre-Val de Loire Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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. The sun is out about 24% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 32% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 46% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 21%. Over the year the sun shines about 36% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 134 mm of rain, 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.

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?

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 sunshine about 46% of daylight hours. 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.