Amboise
City in France
Amboise is a city in France with a population of 12,937 in 2023. Located 190 km from Paris, the city draws visitors with its historical landmarks including Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé.
What to see
Visitors to Amboise can explore notable architectural and historical landmarks. The main sights in the city are Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé.
When to go
Daily highs reach 24 °C in July and 25 °C in August, with lows of 15 °C. July sees rain on about 7 days and August on about 8 days. January is cooler with daily highs of 7 °C and lows of 2 °C, alongside rain on about 12 days. October records the highest rainfall at 75 mm across about 12 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire Airport, located 19 km away in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France. The hub airport is Paris-Orly Airport, situated 179 km away in Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France.
Top sights in Amboise
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 53 | 51 | 54 | 65 | 46 | 55 | 48 | 51 | 75 | 68 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Amboise (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.