Angers is a city in the North West of France. It is a pretty town and an ideal destination for a peaceful holiday break. Visitors can dine on French cuisine in its restaurants, admire the beautiful cathedral and visit all of Angersâ little caf©s â" the perfect place for the much-loved pastime of people-watching! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Summer in Angers tends to be pleasantly hot with an average high temperature of 24°C in June and a hot 26°C in July and August, providing sufficient sunshine and temperature for a summer tan. The average low temperatures for the summer months are 12°C in June and 14°C in July and August.
Summer is not only the hottest season in Angers but also the driest time of year too, with only 36mm of rainfall in June over 9 days, 57mm of rain over 10 rainy days in July and just 38mm of precipitation over 8 days in August.
Autumn is typically cooler than summer in Angers, but the weather is still rather pleasant with average highs of 22°C in September and 18°C in October. However, November can be quite a cold time of year in Angers with a cool average high temperature of 12°C. The average low temperatures throughout the autumn months decrease significantly, at 11°C in September, 9°C in October and only 5°C in November, so it is recommended that visitors come prepared for cool weather and to check the weather forecast before they arrive.
Rain is not too heavy in autumn, with only 9 days and 54mm of precipitation in September, 67mm of rainfall in October over 13 days and 14 rainy days at 70mm in November (which is the wettest month in Autumn). Even when the weather is not so warm, visitors can still explore Angersâ magnificent castle which features a kilometre-long stone wall, 17 circular towers and intricate tapestries.
Winter is the coldest season in Anger with average low temperatures at 3°C throughout December, January and February. The average high temperatures are still rather chilly, at only 9°C in December and January and a cool 11°C in February. The winter months in Angers receive several rainy days - 13 days of precipitation in December with 65mm of rain, 15 days and 70mm of rain in January and 12 rainy days in February with 51mm of rain.
Spring weather in Angers begins to warm up slightly with an average high temperature of 14°C in March, 16°C in April and a warm 21°C in May. However, temperatures can still be low in the spring months with an average low of 5°C in March, 6°C in April and 10°C in May, so remember to come prepared to embrace the cold!
Rain is rather frequent in spring, receiving 12 days of precipitation in March and April and 11 days of rain in May with 60mm of rain. 47mm of rain falls down in March and there is 49mm of rainfall in April.
Whatever your tastes, whether its visiting museums, enjoying a lively nightlife, exploring castles and cathedrals, eating out or people-watching, Angers is sure to provide visitors an enjoyable and peaceful holiday.