Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Tours in July
Tours's warmest month brings highs averaging 80°F (27°C), lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 89/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 58°F (15°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
About 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's July.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 23 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Tours's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and July – September.
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in June to 89/100.
- July sits inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 58°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tours in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Place Plumereau
Square of half-timbered medieval houses filled with café terraces.
Why now July scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Château de Villandry
Last great Renaissance château on the Loire, known for its geometric kitchen gardens.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 2.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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 July
- Amboise in July~14 mi · highs 81°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in July~37 mi · highs 79°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in July~127 mi · highs 77°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in July~201 mi · highs 76°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.
Tours in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Tours?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
How hot is Tours in July?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in July?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 58°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Loire Valley Châteaux May – Sep
Planning Tours in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.