Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Saumur in October
Saumur cools off: highs slip to 64°F (18°C), from 73°F in September, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 64°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 47°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (71 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 8.5 in (216 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in September to 82/100.
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Saumur in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Musée des Blindés
One of the world's largest tank museums.
Château de Saumur
Fairy-tale château above the Loire, home to decorative arts and equestrian museums.
Les Nobles Fouées
Troglodyte restaurant baking fouées in a wood oven.
Le Saut aux Loups
Mushroom-farm cave restaurant serving baked stuffed galipette mushrooms.
Cadre Noir
France's national riding school; watch training sessions and gala shows.
Nearby in October
- Tours in October~37 mi · highs 64°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in October~51 mi · highs 64°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in October~157 mi · highs 62°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in October~234 mi · highs 60°F, 2.4 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Saumur?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 92 in May and July – September. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Saumur in October?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Saumur in October?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (706 mm).
What should I pack for Saumur in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Saumur in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.