Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Tours in April
Tours warms up: highs climb to 61°F (16°C), from 54°F in March, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 61°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (6°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (48 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – September).
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in March to 82/100.
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tours in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Renaissance château set on an island in the Indre, reflected in its moat.
Château de Villandry
Last great Renaissance château on the Loire, known for its geometric kitchen gardens.
Why now April scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Les Halles de Tours
Covered market for rillettes, goat cheese and Loire produce.
Marc Brédif
Historic Vouvray house with tastings in troglodyte cellars cut into the hillside.
Le Petit Patrimoine
Small bistro serving Touraine dishes like rillons tart and local wines since 1991.
Nearby in April
- Amboise in April~14 mi · highs 61°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in April~37 mi · highs 61°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in April~127 mi · highs 61°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in April~201 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 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.
Tours in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Tours?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 92 in May and July – September. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tours in April?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in April?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Tours in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.