Late spring · Weather & things to do
Saumur in May
Saumur warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 61°F in April, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 67°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 48°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.6 in (65 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is one of Saumur's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and July – September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 83/100.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in April to 85/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Saumur in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Musée des Blindés
One of the world's largest tank museums.
Fontevraud Abbey
Vast royal abbey holding the tombs of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Bouvet-Ladubay
Sparkling Saumur house with tours of extensive tuffeau cellars.
Ackerman
Saumur's oldest sparkling-wine house, with cellar visits and tastings.
Les Nobles Fouées
Troglodyte restaurant baking fouées in a wood oven.
Nearby in May
- Tours in May~37 mi · highs 67°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in May~51 mi · highs 67°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in May~157 mi · highs 67°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in May~234 mi · highs 66°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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.
Saumur in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Saumur?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
How hot is Saumur in May?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Saumur in May?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (706 mm).
What should I pack for Saumur in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Loire Valley Châteaux May – Sep
Planning Saumur in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.