Loire Valley, France: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Loire Valley, France? If you're planning to go to Loire Valley, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Loire Valley, France

Based on the climate and weather in Loire Valley, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Loire Valley, France by month

January

If you visit Loire Valley during January, you are likely to find that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Rain coat

February

February in Loire Valley is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Rain coat

March

If you vacation in Loire Valley during March, you are likely to find that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Socks

April

April in Loire Valley can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts

May

Traveling to Loire Valley in May, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks

June

June for Loire Valley is mild. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Light footwear
Rain coat
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion

July

If you vacation in Loire Valley during July, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear

August

If you vacation in Loire Valley during August, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants

September

September in Loire Valley is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) to low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Umbrella
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece

October

October for Loire Valley is cool. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear

November

If you vacation in Loire Valley during November, you are likely to find that it can be very chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces

December

December in this region can be brisk. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Loire Valley, France

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Loire Valley, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Loire Valley
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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