Loire Valley Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Loire Valley experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Loire Valley is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Loire Valley receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 756 mm annually. Precipitation levels in Loire Valley remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 77 mm over 16 days. In July, this drops slightly to 49 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Loire Valley serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
overcast and no rain overcast and small chance of slight rain almost clear and no rainForecast for Loire Valley
2 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
The best time of year to visit Loire Valley in France
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 77 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 241 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
