Pays de la Loire, France
Challes
Challes is a village in Pays de la Loire, France. It has a population of about 1,156 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,156
Local time17:40
47.93° N, 0.41° EElevation 92 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code72250October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Challes at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:31 · 18:5510 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:48Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in July
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
67 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
44 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Challes
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 97%
Today24 Oct14°8°8.8 mm
Sun25 Oct16°8°9.5 mm
Mon26 Oct18°7°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct20°10°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°6°
Thu29 Oct16°5°
Fri30 Oct15°6°
Sat31 Oct13°4°
Sun1 Nov12°3°
Mon2 Nov10°3°
When to go to Challes
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 | 25 | 39 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 79 | 60 | 26 | 17 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 4° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 69 | 55 | 58 | 55 | 66 | 48 | 60 | 44 | 56 | 76 | 67 | 77 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
What's on in Challes
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Challes
Outdoors around Challes
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Le Pont RomainCamp sites
0.9 kmGolf des 24 heuresGolf courses
1 kmPapéa ParcTheme parks
1.5 kmSwin-golf d'YvrelleGolf courses
2 kmBeauséjourCamp sites
2.5 kmZoo de PescherayZoos
2.6 kmNature around Challes
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Challes
Earthquakes around Challes
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Challes
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Les Boutinières1.6 kmLes Villenettes2.5 kmParigné-l'Évêque3.7 kmVolnay4 kmSaint-Mars-de-Locquenay5.3 kmGuémardières5.5 kmSurfonds6 kmBrette-les-Pins6.2 kmLes Vernelles6.4 kmArdenay-sur-Mérize7.3 kmRossay7.8 kmLe Grand-Lucé8.4 kmVillaines-sous-Lucé8.8 kmLes Tersinières8.8 kmLes Goberdières8.9 kmSaint-Mars-d'Outillé9 kmLandon9.2 kmSoulitré9.5 kmLe Breil-sur-Mérize9.8 kmPruillé-l'Éguillé10 kmLes Grandes Prouillères10 kmLa Butte11 kmL'Homme d'Air11 kmOutillé11 kmCaserne Martin des Pallières11 kmBouloire11 kmRuaudin11 kmNuillé-le-Jalais11 kmLa Brardière11 kmSaint-Mars-la-Brière11 kmChangé12 kmTeloché12 kmLa Chenerie12 kmMaisoncelles12 kmLes Haies12 kmChampagné12 kmLa Belle Inutile12 kmCité de l'Abri12 kmLa Pécardière12 kmLa Rochère12 kmTresson12 kmLe Perquoi12 kmMulsanne13 kmLe Tertre13 kmSaint-Vincent-du-Lorouër13 kmMontfort-le-Gesnois13 kmLes Grandes Queutes13 kmPetit Cormier13 kmMontreuil-le-Henri13 kmLe Gué d'Arancé13 kmLe Champ de Foire13 kmLa Chenaie13 kmGare-Chêne13 kmMarigné-Laillé14 kmFatines14 kmLa Grenouillère14 kmYvré-l'Évêque14 kmLe Plessis15 kmLe Fouillet15 kmLe Logis de l'Huisne15 kmVauguyon15 kmLes Jouazières15 kmParence15 km
Challes from above
Around Challes23 places to see, do and reach nearby
Roule CrottesNature4.7 kmMérizeNature9.6 kmNaraisNature12 kmVeuveNature24 kmRhonneNature23 kmDêmeNature24 kmÉglise Saint-Laurent de ChallesMonumentunder 100 mRoyal abbey of l'EpauMonument14 kmChâteau du Grand-LucéMonument8.4 kmÉglise Saint-Vincent de Saint-Vincent-du-LorouërMonument13 kmÉglise Saint-Germain d'Yvré-l'ÉvêqueMonument14 kmCimetière de Parigné-l'ÉvêqueMonument3.5 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Parigné-l'ÉvêqueMonument3.7 kmChâteau de la BuzardièreMonument6.8 kmChampagnéStation12 kmÉcommoyStation16 kmArnageStation17 kmLe MansPlace18 kmAllonnesPlace19 kmCoulainesPlace19 kmChangéPlace12 kmArnagePlace17 kmYvré-l'ÉvêquePlace14 km
Postal code
72250
Getting to Challes
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUF
60 kmPoitiers-Biard AirportPIS
150 kmCaen Carpiquet airportCFR
153 kmChampagnéRailway station
12 kmÉcommoyRailway station
16 kmArnageRailway station
17 kmPlaces near Challes
Places with a climate like Challes
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Challes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Challes.
What is the hottest month in Challes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Challes?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Challes?
November is the wettest month with about 67 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Challes?
The postal code of Challes is 72250.