Loire Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Loire, France in February.

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Saint-Étienne Saint-Chamond Loire Valley

Considering a trip to the Loire, France this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Loire in February

The Loire, France is a region in France. February in the Loire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Saint-Étienne to 10°C (50°F) in Loire Valley. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Loire Valley and -1°C (30°F) in Saint-Étienne.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Loire, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 60 mm (2.4 in) in Saint-Étienne.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Saint-Étienne as an example - it receives around 111 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Loire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint-Étienne)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Loire in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Loire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Loire

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the Loire, France?

Temperature range in the Loire (February)

Precipitation variation in the Loire (February)

Saint-Étienne

In February Saint-Étienne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
111 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Saint-Étienne →

Saint-Chamond

In February Saint-Chamond generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
111 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Saint-Chamond →

Loire Valley

In February Loire Valley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
91 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Loire, in France.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Loire in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Étienne 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Saint-Chamond 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Loire Valley 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

The Loire weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Loire, France in February?

In February, the Loire, France generally has poor weather conditions. Saint-Étienne sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in the Loire, France in February?

Daytime temperatures in Saint-Étienne peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in February, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does the Loire, France get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Loire, France during February, with Saint-Étienne averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Loire, France?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to the Loire, France with often poor weather in Saint-Étienne.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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