Weather radar Tours
Real-time precipitation radar · Centre-Val de Loire · France
Tours climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Tours shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 8° | 10.9° | 13.9° | 16.6° | 20.4° | 25.7° | 26.5° | 26.4° | 22.9° | 18.9° | 12.3° | 9.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 2.8° | 4° | 5° | 6.6° | 10.3° | 14.6° | 15.5° | 15.4° | 13.1° | 10.4° | 6.1° | 4.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 80 | 53 | 65 | 48 | 63 | 71 | 43 | 44 | 60 | 96 | 63 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Sunshine hours | 121 | 147 | 233 | 296 | 342 | 352 | 361 | 320 | 271 | 215 | 148 | 112 |
| Humidity | 88% | 83% | 76% | 71% | 71% | 68% | 65% | 68% | 75% | 82% | 88% | 90% |
Best time to visit Tours
The best time to visit Tours is typically July. In this month the average high is 26.5°C, precipitation is 43 mm and sunshine duration is 361 hours. The annual average high is 17.6°C, total annual precipitation is 743 mm (127 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2918 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tours
How up to date is the weather radar for Tours?
The weather radar for Tours is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Tours?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Tours: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Tours?
The thunderstorm potential for Tours is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Tours.
What is the climate like in Tours?
Tours has an annual average high of 17.6°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 26.5°C), the coldest January (avg low 2.8°C). The wettest month is October with 96 mm, the driest July with 43 mm. Total annual precipitation is 743 mm (127 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2918 hours.