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Amboise shines from April to October: Royal Château, Le Clos Lucé (Leonardo da Vinci's last home), Pagode de Chanteloup, Touraine vineyards. May-June and September-October ideal.
| Month | Air (°C) | Wind (kts) | Rain (mm) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4° | 8.1· 4% | 69 | Avoid |
| February | 6.2° | 8.6· 5% | 58 | Avoid |
| March | 8.5° | 8.0· 5% | 63 | Fair |
| April | 11.4° | 6.9· 1% | 47 | Good |
| May | 14.8° | 7.1· 0% | 78 | Best |
| June | 19.3° | 6.3· 1% | 61 | Best |
| July | 21.1° | 6.5· 0% | 38 | Good |
| August | 20.7° | 6.1· 1% | 43 | Good |
| September | 17.8° | 6.2· 0% | 47 | Best |
| October | 13.7° | 7.1· 1% | 71 | Best |
| November | 9.0° | 7.6· 1% | 67 | Avoid |
| December | 6.6° | 8.1· 4% | 73 | Avoid |
Spring at Amboise is a dream season for Loire châteaux. May-June offer perfect conditions for Royal Château d'Amboise, Le Clos Lucé (Leonardo da Vinci's workshop), and day trips to Chenonceau, Chambord, Villandry. Loire à Vélo between Tours and Blois. Rivage villas at their best rates.
Summer at Amboise combines châteaux and Loire art de vivre. Sons et Lumières at the Amboise Château, Video Games and Classical Music Festival at Le Clos Lucé, unique summer atmosphere. Significant attendance — favour morning visits.
Autumn anoints Amboise as an exceptional cultural destination. September-October offer harvests (Vouvray, Chinon), golden light on the Loire, thinning crowds. Ideal season to combine châteaux, vineyards, gastronomy.
Winter at Amboise is magical. Christmas decorations at Chenonceau and Amboise, Christmas markets, starred restaurants (La Tortinière), naturally warm troglodyte cellars for tastings.
Winter. 6°C, rain, short days. Museums open, intimate atmosphere.
Same as January.
Winter exit. 11°C, first visitors.
Resumption. 13°C, gardens awakening, good visit conditions.
Excellent. 17°C, soft light, limited crowds.
Spring peak. 21°C, long days, perfect conditions.
Summer (24°C). Tourist attendance, festivals.
Tourist peak. Same conditions as July.
The crown jewel. 21°C, thinning crowds, perfect conditions.
Excellent. 16°C, autumnal colours, intimate atmosphere.
Season's end. 10°C, first frosts.
Winter. 6°C, Christmas markets.
Data: Open-Meteo (ERA5), period 2014-2023. Updated May 5, 2026.