Late summer · Weather & things to do
Saumur in August
Little changes in Saumur from July: highs stay near 79°F (26°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), and about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls.
At 89/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 79°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 57°F (14°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (49 mm) for the month.
Plan around August
August is one of Saumur's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (88 → 89/100).
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Saumur in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Fontevraud Abbey
Vast royal abbey holding the tombs of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Château de Saumur
Fairy-tale château above the Loire, home to decorative arts and equestrian museums.
Bouvet-Ladubay
Sparkling Saumur house with tours of extensive tuffeau cellars.
Le Saut aux Loups
Mushroom-farm cave restaurant serving baked stuffed galipette mushrooms.
Les Nobles Fouées
Troglodyte restaurant baking fouées in a wood oven.
Nearby in August
- Tours in August~37 mi · highs 80°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in August~51 mi · highs 81°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Paris in August~157 mi · highs 77°F, 2.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in August~234 mi · highs 75°F, 2.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
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.
Saumur in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Saumur?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
How hot is Saumur in August?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Saumur in August?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (706 mm).
What should I pack for Saumur in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Loire Valley Châteaux May – Sep
Planning Saumur in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.