Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Amboise in November
Amboise cools off: highs slip to 52°F (11°C), from 64°F in October, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 63/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 52°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 40°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (64 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 03 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 83/100 in October to 63/100.
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amboise in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Château de Chenonceau
Château spanning the River Cher on arches, shaped by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici.
Why now November scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pagode de Chanteloup
18th-century Chinese-style pagoda in a park, with lawn games and views.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 2.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Maison Bigot
Pâtisserie and tearoom below the château since 1913.
Loire à Vélo
Signed riverside cycle route; the Amboise–Tours stretch is about 25 km and flat.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
La Cave aux Fouées
Cave restaurant serving fouées, puffed bread with rillettes and goat cheese.
Nearby in November
- Tours in November~14 mi · highs 53°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in November~51 mi · highs 53°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in November~118 mi · highs 51°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in November~190 mi · highs 49°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Amboise?
It's middling, scoring 63/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 92. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amboise in November?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amboise in November?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.7 in (678 mm).
What should I pack for Amboise in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Amboise in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.