Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Amboise in September
Amboise sees its driest month, with just 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain, highs of 74°F (23°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C).
At 92/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 52°F (11°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
About 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's September.
Plan around September
September is one of Amboise's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 64°F.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 83/100.
- Comfort improves from 89/100 in August to 92/100.
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amboise in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Pagode de Chanteloup
18th-century Chinese-style pagoda in a park, with lawn games and views.
Why now September scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Château, stables and an annual international garden festival.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 1.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Amboise Market
Riverside market with cheeses, charcuterie and produce.
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.
Maison Bigot
Pâtisserie and tearoom below the château since 1913.
Nearby in September
- Tours in September~14 mi · highs 74°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in September~51 mi · highs 73°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in September~118 mi · highs 71°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in September~190 mi · highs 69°F, 1.9 in rain · 3°C (5°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Amboise?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
How hot is Amboise in September?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amboise in September?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.7 in (678 mm).
What should I pack for Amboise in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in September
- Loire Valley Châteaux May – Sep
Planning Amboise in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.