Angers shines from April to October: Fortress (Apocalypse Tapestry), Cointreau Distillery, old town. Target May-June for mildness, September-October for intimacy.
Month
Air (°C)
Wind (kts)
Rain (mm)
Verdict
January
6.1°
7.7· 2%
68
Avoid
February
6.7°
8.3· 4%
59
Avoid
March
8.7°
7.8· 3%
59
Fair
April
11.5°
6.5· 0%
46
Good
May
14.9°
6.8· 0%
66
Best
June
19.0°
6.1· 0%
65
Best
July
20.8°
6.5· 0%
37
Good
August
20.3°
6.0· 0%
48
Good
September
17.8°
6.1· 0%
45
Best
October
13.8°
6.8· 0%
69
Best
November
9.3°
7.3· 1%
71
Avoid
December
7.2°
7.8· 3%
73
Avoid
JanAvoid
Air
6.1°
Wind
7.7 kts
Rain
68 mm
FebAvoid
Air
6.7°
Wind
8.3 kts
Rain
59 mm
MarFair
Air
8.7°
Wind
7.8 kts
Rain
59 mm
AprGood
Air
11.5°
Wind
6.5 kts
Rain
46 mm
MayBest
Spring
Spring at Angers is a privileged season. The Apocalypse Tapestry (14th century, one of the world's most impressive) at the Angers Castle, the Jean Lurçat Museum, and the old town compose an exceptional program. Premiers Plans Festival in January but many spring festivals.
Summer
Summer at Angers combines culture and Angevin art de vivre. Anjou Festival (theatre), L'été à Angers, relaxed atmosphere. Good base to explore the Loire by bike and Saumur, Bourgueil vineyards.
Autumn
Autumn at Angers anoints the city in its regained intimacy. September-October offer perfect conditions, Crémant de Loire and Saumur-Champigny harvests, golden light on the Maine.
Winter
Winter at Angers is an authentic season. Premiers Plans Festival (cinema) late January, Christmas markets, Angevin gastronomy. Apocalypse Tapestry without crowds.
January+
Winter. 6°C, rain, short days. Museums open, intimate atmosphere.
February+
Same as January.
March+
Winter exit. 11°C, first visitors.
April+
Resumption. 13°C, gardens awakening, good visit conditions.
May+
Excellent. 17°C, soft light, limited crowds.
June+
Spring peak. 21°C, long days, perfect conditions.
July+
Summer (24°C). Tourist attendance, festivals.
August+
Tourist peak. Same conditions as July.
September+
The crown jewel. 21°C, thinning crowds, perfect conditions.