AI-generatedAmboise at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 682 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 61 m
Climate in Amboise
Amboise has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Amboise is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Amboise
The best time to visit Amboise is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation.
Amboise through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Amboise in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Amboise in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Amboise in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Amboise in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:1319:11
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:54–08:55 · evening 18:29–19:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:42–07:54 · evening 19:30–19:41
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Amboise compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Amboise in October?
In October, Amboise is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Amboise.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min08:13 – 19:11
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Amboise
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Amboise: score 88 against 68. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 45 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Amboise month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January8° · 2.2 h
In January, Amboise is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in January27February10° · 3.4 h
In February, Amboise is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in February51March13° · 4.8 h
In March, Amboise is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in March75April17° · 6.2 h
In April, Amboise is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in April77May20° · 6.9 h
In May, Amboise is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in May84June24° · 7.6 h
In June, Amboise is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in June88July26° · 8.0 h
In July, Amboise is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in July87August27° · 7.6 h
In August, Amboise is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in August84September23° · 6.4 h
In September, Amboise is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in September68October18° · 3.9 h
In October, Amboise is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in October35November12° · 2.6 h
In November, Amboise is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in November17December9° · 2.1 h
In December, Amboise is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amboise.
Amboise in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Amboise
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 8° | 3° | 2.2 h | 11 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 10° | 3° | 3.4 h | 10 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 13° | 5° | 4.8 h | 11 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 17° | 7° | 6.2 h | 10 | 52 |
| MayMay | 77 | 20° | 10° | 6.9 h | 12 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 24° | 13° | 7.6 h | 9 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 26° | 15° | 8.0 h | 8 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 27° | 15° | 7.6 h | 8 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 23° | 12° | 6.4 h | 7 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 18° | 10° | 3.9 h | 11 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 12° | 6° | 2.6 h | 12 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 9° | 3° | 2.1 h | 12 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Amboise
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Amboise, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Amboise: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Amboise has about 11 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Amboise
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Amboise
How breezy and how cloudy Amboise is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Amboise typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Amboise: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Amboise
How often the day gets hot in Amboise (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Amboise has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Amboise in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Amboise has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 460 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Amboise compared
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Amboise vs Tours
In October the holiday weather in Amboise and Tours is about equally good (score 68 vs 68). During the day it is about as warm in Tours as in Amboise.
| in October | Amboise | Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Amboise
When is the best time to visit Amboise?
The best time to visit Amboise is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Amboise?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Amboise?
The wettest month is October with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Amboise get?
Amboise gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Amboise in?
Amboise is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Amboise?
Amboise has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 78, summer holidays 87, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 17.