Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Tours in January
This is the coldest month in Tours: highs average 45°F (7°C) and lows 34°F (1°C), with about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 49/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 45°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Afternoons only reach about 45°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 34°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (64 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 40 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and July – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (51 → 49/100).
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 45°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tours in January
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Château de Villandry
Last great Renaissance château on the Loire, known for its geometric kitchen gardens.
Place Plumereau
Square of half-timbered medieval houses filled with café terraces.
Le Petit Patrimoine
Small bistro serving Touraine dishes like rillons tart and local wines since 1991.
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.
Nearby in January
- Amboise in January~14 mi · highs 44°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in January~37 mi · highs 46°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in January~127 mi · highs 43°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in January~201 mi · highs 41°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°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.
Tours in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Tours?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 49/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and July – September. Expect highs of 45°F (7°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tours in January?
Average highs are 45°F (7°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in January?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 45°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Tours in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.