Weather and climate in Angers (France)

The climate of Angers is suboceanic, with quite mild, rainy winters and warm summers.
The city is located in the north-west of France, in the Pays de la Loire. The Loire River passes just south of the city, after passing through Tours and Saumur, and before passing through Nantes. The Atlantic Ocean lies 120 km (75 mi) to the west.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F), that of the warmest months (July, August) is around 20 °C (68 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 695 millimeters (27.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (August) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest ones (from October to January). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter is a bit milder than in the interior of France due to the proximity of the ocean. On the other hand, the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. Rainfall is frequent.
Sometimes, there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -7/-8 °C (18/19 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -15.4 °C (4.3 °F) and was set in January 1987.
In summer, temperatures are mild or pleasantly warm. It can also rain, but less often than in winter.
At times, hot periods can occur, generally of short duration, which in recent years are becoming more frequent due to global warming, during which the temperature may reach or exceed 34/35 °C (93/95 °F). The highest record is 40.7 °C (105.3 °F) and was set in July 2019 and in July 2022. In August 2003, the temperature was equal to or higher in 34 °C (93 °F) for 10 days, and in the summer of 2022 for 15 days, from June to August.



On average, there are around 1,800 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Angers runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Angers - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.0 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 17 °C (62.6 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.4 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.2 °F) and a maximum of 10 °C (50 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in February 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) in March 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) in April 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) in May 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in May 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in June 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.0 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in July 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 40.7 °C (105.3 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) in September 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in October 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.0 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) in November 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.4 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in December 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).