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Loire Valley
Visit in July — score 80/100 · avg high 95°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 39° | 55° | 24° | 15 | 59 | 8.7h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 32 | 40° | 58° | 24° | 12 | 49 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 37 | 45° | 65° | 27° | 14 | 54 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 55 | 51° | 73° | 31° | 11 | 44 | 13.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 54 | 58° | 79° | 38° | 17 | 66 | 14.9h | High | Average |
| June | 68 | 65° | 90° | 46° | 16 | 65 | 15.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 80 | 69° | 95° | 50° | 11 | 45 | 15.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 77 | 69° | 95° | 49° | 11 | 43 | 14.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 65 | 63° | 88° | 44° | 12 | 46 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 41 | 55° | 77° | 36° | 16 | 65 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 27 | 46° | 65° | 29° | 17 | 66 | 9.1h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 15 | 41° | 57° | 24° | 17 | 69 | 8.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 32°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Loire Valley (March, April, May) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 32°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
Summer
- Score
- 75/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Loire Valley (June, July, August) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 48°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 75/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 80/100.
Fall
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Loire Valley (September, October, November) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 36°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Winter
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 57°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Loire Valley (December, January, February) brings average highs of 57°F and lows of 24°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 32/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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