Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Tours in September
Tours sees its driest month, with just 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain, highs of 74°F (23°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C).
At 92/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs settle around 74°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 52°F (11°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
About 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's September.
Plan around September
September is one of Tours's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 64°F.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: October brings 2.7 in (69 mm).
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 83/100.
- Comfort holds steady from August (90 → 92/100).
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 74°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tours in September
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 September scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
Fine arts museum in the former archbishop's palace, with a giant cedar in the courtyard.
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.
Les Halles de Tours
Covered market for rillettes, goat cheese and Loire produce.
Nearby in September
- Amboise in September~14 mi · highs 74°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Saumur in September~37 mi · highs 73°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Paris in September~127 mi · highs 71°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in September~201 mi · highs 69°F, 1.9 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Tours?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Loire Valley Châteaux route recommends.
How hot is Tours in September?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in September?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Tours in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 74°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in September
- Loire Valley Châteaux May – Sep
Planning Tours in September?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.