Late spring · Weather & things to do
Tours in May
Tours warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 61°F in April, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (67 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (20°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 48°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.6 in (67 mm).
Plan around May
May is one of Tours's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and July – September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 84/100.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in April to 85/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tours in May
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 May scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Tours Cathedral
Gothic Saint-Gatien Cathedral with 13th-century stained glass.
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 May
- Amboise in May~14 mi · highs 67°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in May~37 mi · highs 67°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in May~127 mi · highs 67°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in May~201 mi · highs 66°F, 2.6 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Tours?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
How hot is Tours in May?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in May?
Some: about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Loire Valley Châteaux May – Sep
Planning Tours in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.