Late summer · Weather & things to do
Tours in August
Little changes in Tours from July: highs stay near 80°F (27°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), and about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls.
At 90/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (49 mm) for the month.
Plan around August
August is one of Tours's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (89 → 90/100).
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 58°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tours in August
August 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.
Place Plumereau
Square of half-timbered medieval houses filled with café terraces.
Why now August scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cave de Vouvray
Growers' cooperative with tours of rock galleries and sparkling Vouvray tastings.
Les Halles de Tours
Covered market for rillettes, goat cheese and Loire produce.
Le Petit Patrimoine
Small bistro serving Touraine dishes like rillons tart and local wines since 1991.
Nearby in August
- Amboise in August~14 mi · highs 81°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in August~37 mi · highs 79°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in August~127 mi · highs 77°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in August~201 mi · highs 75°F, 2.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tours?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
How hot is Tours in August?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in August?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 58°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Loire Valley Châteaux May – Sep
Planning Tours in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.