When to go · Saumur
Saumur in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (colder, fewer opening hours).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (colder, fewer opening hours).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- SaumurHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saumur, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 7 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (colder, fewer opening hours).
April: Inside Saumur's best window: Apr–Oct.
Saumur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings