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The Loire Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Loire is a region in France. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Loire over the year. What is the best time to visit the Loire?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Loire over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Loire in January
January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Saint-Étienne to 9°C (48°F) in Loire Valley. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the Loire.
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in February
February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 8°C (46°F) in Saint-Étienne to 10°C (50°F) in Loire Valley.
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in March
In Saint-Étienne you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in April
In Saint-Étienne you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in May
In Saint-Étienne you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in June
June is a summer month. In Saint-Étienne you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in July
July is a summer month. In Saint-Étienne you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in the Loire. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in August
August is a summer month. In Saint-Étienne you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in the Loire. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in September
In Saint-Étienne you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in October
In Saint-Étienne you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in November
The temperatures range from low in Saint-Étienne with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Loire Valley with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Loire in December
December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Saint-Étienne to 10°C (50°F) in Loire Valley.
Find more detailed climate information for the Loire in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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