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On the climate data, the best time to visit Saumur is May and July – September, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain in September. April, June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 46°F to 79°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 27.8 in (706 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 46°F8°C | 48°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 61°F16°C | 67°F20°C | 75°F24°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 73°F23°C | 64°F18°C | 53°F12°C | 46°F8°C |
| Avg low | 35°F1°C | 34°F1°C | 37°F3°C | 42°F6°C | 48°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 58°F14°C | 57°F14°C | 52°F11°C | 47°F8°C | 40°F5°C | 35°F2°C |
| Rain | 2.6 in66 mm | 2.0 in52 mm | 2.4 in60 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 2.6 in65 mm | 2.3 in58 mm | 2.0 in51 mm | 1.9 in49 mm | 1.6 in41 mm | 2.8 in71 mm | 2.8 in71 mm | 2.9 in74 mm |
| Humidity | 92% | 88% | 84% | 79% | 78% | 75% | 71% | 70% | 73% | 83% | 90% | 93% |
| Cloud | 74% | 69% | 66% | 64% | 66% | 63% | 59% | 59% | 55% | 68% | 71% | 71% |
| Comfort | 51 | 58 | 69 | 82 | 85 | 83 | 88 | 89 | 92 | 82 | 64 | 52 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 67 m (220 ft), close to Saumur's own ~37 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 46–48°F (8–9°C), and nights reach 34°F (1°C). It's the wettest season, with about 7.6 in (192 mm) of rain, 27% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 54/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 55°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 6.8 in (173 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 75–79°F (24–26°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.2 in (158 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 55°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 87/100.
Temperatures slide from 73°F highs in September to 53°F by November. About 7.2 in (183 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (5°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 2 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Saumur is May and July – September, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain in September. April, June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 1.6 in (41 mm). The yearly total is around 27.8 in (706 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F (1°C) and highs of 48°F (9°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 79°F (26°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 72%, and highs peak around 79°F (26°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
Not on average: even in February, the coldest month, lows average 34°F (1°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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