Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Tours in October
Tours cools off: highs slip to 64°F (18°C), from 74°F in September, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 64°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 46°F (8°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (69 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 8.2 in (209 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in September to 83/100.
- Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tours in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Place Plumereau
Square of half-timbered medieval houses filled with café terraces.
Why now October scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Renaissance château set on an island in the Indre, reflected in its moat.
Le Petit Patrimoine
Small bistro serving Touraine dishes like rillons tart and local wines since 1991.
Marc Brédif
Historic Vouvray house with tastings in troglodyte cellars cut into the hillside.
Les Halles de Tours
Covered market for rillettes, goat cheese and Loire produce.
Nearby in October
- Amboise in October~14 mi · highs 64°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in October~37 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in October~127 mi · highs 62°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in October~201 mi · highs 60°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Tours?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 92 in May and July – September. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. Our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tours in October?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in October?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Tours in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.