Centre-Val de Loire, France
Benais
Benais is a village in Centre-Val de Loire, France. It has a population of about 945 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population945
Local time22:00
47.30° N, 0.22° EElevation 53 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code37140October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Benais at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:35 · 17:5210 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous96% · Moonrise 18:50Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in July
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
66 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
41 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Benais
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 87%
Today27 Oct19°10°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°5°
Thu29 Oct15°6°
Fri30 Oct15°5°
Sat31 Oct15°5°
Sun1 Nov16°6°
Mon2 Nov14°6°
Tue3 Nov13°6°
Wed4 Nov14°7°
Thu5 Nov12°6°
When to go to Benais
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 18 | 26 | 44 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 80 | 64 | 32 | 19 |
| High | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 18° | 12° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 9° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 66 | 51 | 51 | 56 | 58 | 41 | 54 | 48 | 51 | 72 | 67 | 73 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
What's on in Benais
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Benais
Outdoors around Benais
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Panorama sur la confluence Loire VienneViewpoints · 87 m
0.4 kmPointe l'ÉchoViewpoints
0.6 kmCamping intercommunal de l’île AugerCamp sites
0.7 kmCamping municipalCamp sites
1.6 kmNature around Benais
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Benais
Earthquakes around Benais
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Saint-Philbert-du-Pont-Charrault 4 km ↑2001 · 114 km
Towns and villages around Benais
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fougerolles1.5 kmRestigné1.7 kmLa Rue Basse1.9 kmSantenay2.2 kmLe Pot Blanc2.4 kmChavannes2.4 kmMarcé2.5 kmLossay2.6 kmLes Sablons3.2 kmLe Picard3.4 kmRue des Mauvilains3.5 kmGravot3.6 kmIngrandes-de-Touraine4 kmLe Lane4 kmBourgueil4.1 kmChevrette4.4 kmLa Villatte4.5 kmLes Champeroux4.6 kmLes Ouches4.6 kmLe Batardeau4.9 kmLes Bergeries4.9 kmLa Chapelle-sur-Loire5 kmLes Fosses Mercier5.1 kmLa Rue des Gravés5.2 kmLe Moulin Neuf5.6 kmLe Port Neuf5.6 kmLes Forges5.7 kmLa Rue du Port5.9 kmSaint-Patrice5.9 kmLa Martellière6 kmÎle Saint-Martin6 kmL'Épaisse6.2 kmLa Cave Vaudelet6.4 kmLes Rivières6.6 kmLe Port l'Ablevois6.6 kmPort Charbonnier6.7 kmLa Jacquelinière6.7 kmCuzé6.7 kmLe Port Boulet6.9 kmSaint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil6.9 kmPort Plat6.9 kmLa Rodaie7.1 kmLa Gardière7.1 kmHuismes7.4 kmNéman7.4 kmUssé7.4 kmLa Taille7.5 kmLe Carroi des Loges7.6 kmLe Plessis7.6 kmChézelle7.7 kmLe Port Guyet7.7 kmLa Rue des Réaux7.8 kmRigny-Ussé7.9 kmLa Motte7.9 kmL'Étui8 kmLa Croix de Rigny8.3 kmLe Port des Ménards8.4 kmRupuanne8.4 kmLes Essards8.7 kmLe Jarrier8.8 kmLa Gravière9 kmPont Boutard9 kmSaint-Philibert-de-la-Pelouse9.1 kmRigny9.2 kmLe Fondis9.3 kmLe Village9.4 kmLe Montachamps9.6 kmChouzé-sur-Loire9.6 kmLa Tranchée9.7 kmLa Rue Moreau9.8 kmLe Grand Ballet9.9 kmContebault9.9 kmLa Pommardière9.9 kmLa Rue Ménier9.9 kmLe Joncher10 kmSaint-Michel-sur-Loire10 kmLe Pont Bretier10 kmLes Fontaines d'Ozon10 kmContinvoir10 kmLa Rue Chuche10 km
Benais from above
Around Benais31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Indre RiverNature7.2 kmVienne, Centre-Val de LoireNature14 kmCherNature20 kmThouetNature25 kmGrottes Pétrifiantes de SavonnièresNature24 kmVeudeNature18 kmîle OffardNature22 kmîle à SeguinNature14 kmÉglise Saint-Germain de BenaisMonument0.2 kmChâteau de BenaisMonument0.2 kmManoir de la PlâterieMonument1.7 kmÉglise Saint-Martin de RestignéMonument1.8 kmManoir de BrulonMonument2.2 kmChâteau de MontsoreauMonument15 kmChâteau d'UsséMonument7.6 kmChinon Nuclear Power PlantMonument8.0 kmChâteau de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum15 kmLe CarroiMuseum14 kmMusée Maurice DufresneMuseum13 kmEcomusée du VéronMuseum12 kmLa Chapelle-sur-LoireStation4.9 kmPort-BouletStation7.0 kmRivarennesStation11 kmPort du Château de MontsoreauFerry port15 kmBateau AmaranteFerry port15 kmChinonPlace14 kmSaumurPlace23 kmAzay-le-RideauPlace20 kmBourgueilPlace4.1 kmMontsoreauPlace15 kmCinq-Mars-la-PilePlace19 km
Postal code
37140
Getting to Benais
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUF
41 kmPoitiers-Biard AirportPIS
79 kmNantes Atlantique AirportNTE
139 kmLa Chapelle-sur-LoireRailway station
4.9 kmPort-BouletRailway station
7 kmRivarennesRailway station
11 kmPort du Château de MontsoreauFerry port
15 kmBateau AmaranteFerry port
15 kmPlaces near Benais
Places with a climate like Benais
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Benais?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benais.
What is the hottest month in Benais?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Benais?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benais?
January is the wettest month with about 66 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Benais?
The postal code of Benais is 37140.