Early spring · Weather & things to do
Tours in March
Tours warms up: highs climb to 54°F (12°C), from 47°F in February, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 69/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 54°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 37°F (3°C).
About 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May and July – September.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in February to 69/100.
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tours in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Château de Villandry
Last great Renaissance château on the Loire, known for its geometric kitchen gardens.
Why now March scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Place Plumereau
Square of half-timbered medieval houses filled with café terraces.
Why now Highs near 54°F and 2.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Marc Brédif
Historic Vouvray house with tastings in troglodyte cellars cut into the hillside.
Cave de Vouvray
Growers' cooperative with tours of rock galleries and sparkling Vouvray tastings.
Le Petit Patrimoine
Small bistro serving Touraine dishes like rillons tart and local wines since 1991.
Nearby in March
- Amboise in March~14 mi · highs 54°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in March~37 mi · highs 55°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in March~127 mi · highs 53°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in March~201 mi · highs 51°F, 2.3 in rain · 1°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Tours?
It's middling, scoring 69/100. The best months are May and July – September, at up to 92. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tours in March?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in March?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Tours in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.