Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Saumur in November
Saumur cools off: highs slip to 53°F (12°C), from 64°F in October, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 64/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 53°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (71 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 04 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May and July – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (10°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 82/100 in October to 64/100.
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Saumur in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Fontevraud Abbey
Vast royal abbey holding the tombs of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Montsoreau
Riverside village of white stone with a château facing the Loire.
Ackerman
Saumur's oldest sparkling-wine house, with cellar visits and tastings.
Le Saut aux Loups
Mushroom-farm cave restaurant serving baked stuffed galipette mushrooms.
Bouvet-Ladubay
Sparkling Saumur house with tours of extensive tuffeau cellars.
Nearby in November
- Tours in November~37 mi · highs 53°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in November~51 mi · highs 52°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in November~157 mi · highs 51°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in November~234 mi · highs 49°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (4°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.
Saumur in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Saumur?
It's middling, scoring 64/100. The best months are May and July – September, at up to 92. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Saumur in November?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Saumur in November?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (706 mm).
What should I pack for Saumur in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Saumur in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.