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.
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.
, 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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.1 °C, with a minimum of
3.3 °C and a maximum of
8.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.6 °C in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14.5 °C. However, it reached
17 °C in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
13 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.4 °C, with a minimum of
2.9 °C and a maximum of
10 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
2.5 °C in February 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
12.4 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
13.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
1.8 °C in March 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
24.8 °C in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, 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 of
12.3 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.3 °C and a maximum of
16.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.5 °C in April 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
29.7 °C in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
11.4 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.8 °C, with a minimum of
9.6 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
7.4 °C in May 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
31.7 °C in May 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, 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 of
11.1 kph.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
23.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in June 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
39.3 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
10.5 kph.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20 °C, with a minimum of
14.3 °C and a maximum of
25.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in July 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
40.7 °C in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, 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 of
10.5 kph.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.1 °C, with a minimum of
14.3 °C and a maximum of
25.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
11.9 °C in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.7 °C in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, 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 of
9.7 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.9 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
22.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
9.2 °C in September 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
35.7 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
9.4 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
17.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
5.6 °C in October 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
29.8 °C in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
10 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9 °C, with a minimum of
5.8 °C and a maximum of
12.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.3 °C in November 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
22.2 °C in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
10.7 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.4 °C, with a minimum of
3.5 °C and a maximum of
9.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
1.2 °C in December 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14.5 °C. However, it reached
19 °C in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
12.1 kph.