Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Amboise in January
This is the coldest month in Amboise: highs average 44°F (7°C) and lows 34°F (1°C), with about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 49/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Afternoons only reach about 44°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 34°F (1°C).
About 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 40 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (50 → 49/100).
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amboise in January
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Loire à Vélo
Signed riverside cycle route; the Amboise–Tours stretch is about 25 km and flat.
Château Royal d'Amboise
Royal château on a ridge over the Loire, with Leonardo's tomb in its chapel.
Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Château, stables and an annual international garden festival.
La Cave aux Fouées
Cave restaurant serving fouées, puffed bread with rillettes and goat cheese.
Amboise Market
Riverside market with cheeses, charcuterie and produce.
Nearby in January
- Tours in January~14 mi · highs 45°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in January~51 mi · highs 46°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in January~118 mi · highs 43°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in January~190 mi · highs 41°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amboise in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Amboise?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 49/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amboise in January?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amboise in January?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.7 in (678 mm).
What should I pack for Amboise in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Amboise in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.