When is the best time to go to Saumur?

When is the best time to go to Saumur? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Saumur are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June and December


Annual weather in Saumur

For full information about the climate and weather in Saumur a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 40°F/47°F
3.3in
February 40°F/49°F
3.1in
March 41°F/56°F
2.6in
April 45°F/61°F
2.8in
May 52°F/67°F
4.6in
June 59°F/74°F
4.1in
July 61°F/77°F
2.7in
August 61°F/79°F
2.1in
September 56°F/74°F
2.4in
October 52°F/65°F
3in
November 47°F/56°F
3.5in
December 41°F/49°F
4.2in


Weather and climate in Saumur

Saumur enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Saumur is 63°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 79°F in august). Annual rainfall is 38.4in, with a minimum of 2.1in in august and a maximum of 4.6in in may.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 49°F and it rains about 21% of the time in february.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is just OK. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in april and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between may and october the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 85°F.
  • From november to december the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F.

Saumur : Vue aérienne de la ville de Saumur et de son château médiéval sur les rives de la Loire



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Saumur

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Saumur: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Saumur

Find out when Saumur has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Saumur

  • Very low season in Saumur
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and December.
  • Low season in Saumur
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October and November.
  • High season in Saumur
    The number of visitors to Saumur is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Saumur
    The largest number of tourists visiting Saumur is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Saumur month by month



Best time for low prices in Saumur

Average prices of hotels in Saumur month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Saumur. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Saumur

On average, it costs $ 57 per day to hire a car in Saumur. This price varies by $ 24 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 47 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 71.

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