Tours
Tours is located in the Loire Valley of France and is an important tourist destination for the Loire River castle complex. This city has been a prosperous trading city since ancient Roman times. After the 11th century, with the Hundred Years War between England and France and the French Wars of Religion, kings and nobles built defensive or palace castles in the Royal River Valley. Tours was the capital of France during the reign of Louis XI and is now the starting point for sightseeing among the castles on the Loire River. Tours is also one of the important cities on the pilgrimage route to St. James, and the scallop shell symbol can be seen on the ground.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Tours throughout the year
Spring (March–May): 9.5–15.6°C on average, mild and comfortable with occasional showers. Popular activities: strolling along the Loire River, visiting castles, cycling. Suggested clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): 19.8–21.3°C on average, warm and dry with plenty of sunshine. Popular activities: outdoor picnics, visiting vineyards, swimming. Suggested clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): 9.4–17.7°C on average, cool with more rainfall, particularly in October. Popular activities: tasting local cuisine, visiting museums, admiring the autumn scenery. Suggested clothing: light jacket, comfortable trousers, rain gear.
Winter (December–February): 5.3–7.5°C on average, cold and humid with occasional frost. Popular activities: indoor sightseeing, enjoying local hot drinks. Suggested clothing: warm coat, scarf, hat, gloves.
Weather in Tours
Annual average temperature: approx. 13°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 663 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October
Tours weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 5.3°C | 7.5°C | 9.5°C | 11.3°C | 15.6°C | 19.8°C | 21.3°C | 21.3°C | 17.7°C | 15°C | 9.4°C | 6.6°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 57 | 47 | 62 | 44 | 54.7 | 53.7 | 28 | 41 | 64 | 97 | 70.3 | 44.7 |
7-day weather forecast for Tours
| Date | 11/6Friday | 11/7Saturday | 11/8Sunday | 11/9Monday | 11/10Tuesday | 11/11Wednesday | 11/12Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |  Overcast |  Light rain |  Cloudy |  Light rain shower |
| High | 13.2°C | 13.8°C | 13.5°C | 14.7°C | 17.8°C | 16.9°C | 16.6°C |
| Low | 3.6°C | 4.1°C | 2.4°C | 5.7°C | 12.4°C | 13.4°C | 12.1°C |
