When to go · Tours
Tours in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov–Mar (many châteaux on shorter hours).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Tours
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Nov–Mar (many châteaux on shorter hours).
Weather in January
- ToursHighs around 7 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast