Monthly climate guide
Tours weather in May
May in Tours is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and night-time lows near 9°C (47°F). The month usually brings about 72 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- Just 220 km apart, but Tours runs about 4°C warmer than Deauville this month.
- In Tours, May is late spring.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 11°C.
Avg high
19°C
66°F
Avg low
9°C
47°F
Rainfall
72 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
64%
cloud · often cloudy
Tours weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 35°F | 60 mm | 93% | 76% |
| February | 9°C / 47°F | 1°C / 34°F | 53 mm | 89% | 68% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 38°F | 54 mm | 85% | 63% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 42°F | 52 mm | 79% | 60% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 47°F | 72 mm | 78% | 64% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 68 mm | 75% | 65% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 14°C / 58°F | 44 mm | 67% | 56% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 14°C / 58°F | 47 mm | 66% | 56% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 53°F | 43 mm | 70% | 55% |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 47°F | 67 mm | 83% | 66% |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 65 mm | 90% | 72% |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 78 mm | 93% | 73% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Tours?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Tours →Other France cities in May
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Tours in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Tours?
May is a reasonable time for Tours: highs around 19°C and about 72 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Tours in May?
Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 9°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Tours in May?
Tours typically gets around 72 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Tours (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.