AI-generatedChinon at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 703 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 40 m
Climate in Chinon
Chinon 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 9 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Chinon is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chinon
The best time to visit Chinon is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is frequent in November; the wettest month is October with 75 mm.
Chinon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chinon in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–21 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Chinon in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Chinon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Chinon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °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
Rainy months
Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
08:1519:14
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 07:57–08:57 · evening 18:32–19:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:45–07:57 · evening 19:33–19:45
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 Chinon 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 | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Chinon in October?
In October, Chinon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chinon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min08:15 – 19:14
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %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 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
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 Chinon
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 Chinon: score 88 against 67. In July, days are 9 °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 | 67 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 44 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chinon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January9° · 2.2 h
In January, Chinon is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 65 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in January30February10° · 3.4 h
In February, Chinon is cool: 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 54 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in February52March14° · 4.7 h
In March, Chinon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in March76April17° · 6.1 h
In April, Chinon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in April77May21° · 6.8 h
In May, Chinon is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in May85June24° · 7.5 h
In June, Chinon is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in June88July27° · 7.8 h
In July, Chinon is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 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 Chinon.
Chinon in July88August27° · 7.5 h
In August, Chinon is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in August84September23° · 6.4 h
In September, Chinon 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 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in September67October18° · 4.0 h
In October, Chinon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in October37November13° · 2.7 h
In November, Chinon is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in November21December9° · 2.1 h
In December, Chinon 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 72 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chinon.
Chinon in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chinon
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 | 19 | 9° | 3° | 2.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 10° | 3° | 3.4 h | 10 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 14° | 5° | 4.7 h | 11 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 17° | 7° | 6.1 h | 10 | 56 |
| MayMay | 77 | 21° | 10° | 6.8 h | 11 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 24° | 13° | 7.5 h | 9 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 27° | 15° | 7.8 h | 8 | 44 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 27° | 15° | 7.5 h | 7 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 23° | 12° | 6.4 h | 8 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 18° | 10° | 4.0 h | 11 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 13° | 6° | 2.7 h | 13 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 9° | 3° | 2.1 h | 12 | 72 |
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 Chinon
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 4.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Chinon, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Chinon: 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, Chinon has about 11 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Chinon
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 Chinon
How breezy and how cloudy Chinon 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 Chinon typically peaks at 18 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 66 % of the sky over Chinon: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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 Chinon
How often the day gets hot in Chinon (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, Chinon 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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Chinon 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.
Chinon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 12 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
- 480 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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Chinon compared
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Chinon vs Saumur
In October the holiday weather in Chinon and Saumur is about equally good (score 67 vs 68). During the day it is about as warm in Saumur as in Chinon.
| in October | Chinon | Saumur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 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 Chinon
When is the best time to visit Chinon?
The best time to visit Chinon 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 Chinon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Chinon?
Rain is frequent in November; the wettest month is October with 75 mm. The driest month is July with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chinon get?
Chinon gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Chinon in?
Chinon is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Chinon?
Chinon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 79, summer holidays 88, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 20.