Centre-Val de Loire, France
Gien
Gien is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France. It has a population of about 13,459 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population13,459
Local time03:05
47.69° N, 2.63° EElevation 153 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code45500October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month73mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gien at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:25 · 17:4310 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in July
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
73 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
53 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 11 km
Weather in Gien
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 86%
Today26 Oct15°7°
Tue27 Oct20°9°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°4°
Thu29 Oct15°4°
Fri30 Oct15°2°
Sat31 Oct13°2°
Sun1 Nov12°2°
Mon2 Nov10°1°
Tue3 Nov9°2°
When to go to Gien
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 | 19 | 25 | 38 | 62 | 64 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 77 | 60 | 25 | 17 |
| High | 7° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 11° | 8° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 8° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 65 | 53 | 57 | 58 | 73 | 60 | 64 | 58 | 60 | 73 | 67 | 73 |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
What's on in Gien
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Gien
1 km
Château de Gien
0.9 km
building of the Savings Bank of Gien
10 km
Église Saint-Étienne de BriareBuilt 189010 km
Monument à Jean-Félix BapterossesBuilt 1897
11 km
Château de La Bussière
6.2 km
Château de Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire
Museum1 km
Musée de la chasse, histoire et nature en Val de LoireBuilt 1952
Museum9.5 km
Musée de la mosaïque et des émaux de BriareBuilt 1994More museums: Faïencerie de Gien
Outdoors around Gien
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Les terrasses du château-musée de GienViewpoints
1 kmCamping Touristique de GienCamp sites
1.3 kmLes Bois du BardeletCamp sites
3.9 kmNature around Gien
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gien
Earthquakes around Gien
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 record8within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Ygrande 3 km ↓1985 · 131 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Gien
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Les Montoires1.5 kmChantemerle1.9 kmLa Grande Boutonnière2.8 kmCoursel3 kmPoilly-lez-Gien3.1 kmLa Barberie3.4 kmLotissement Perré4.2 kmSaint-Martin-sur-Ocre4.3 kmNevoy4.7 kmMontoire6 kmLes Buissons de Diane6.1 kmArrabloy6.2 kmSaint-Brisson-sur-Loire6.4 kmBrethou6.5 kmSaint-Gondon6.7 kmArcole6.8 kmLes Bruyères7 kmRivotte7.8 kmMortumier8.2 kmLes Guérets8.5 kmBédoise8.8 kmLes Quatre Vents8.9 kmLe Moulin À Vent8.9 kmLes Salons9 kmLa Ronce9.5 kmLes Rossignols9.5 kmLes Marches9.7 kmLa Colonie11 kmSaint-Firmin-sur-Loire11 kmAutry-le-Châtel11 kmBriare11 kmLa Bussière11 kmLes Museaux11 kmSaint-Florent-le-Jeune11 kmLion-en-Sullias11 kmDampierre-en-Burly11 kmLes Massés11 kmLa Blottière11 kmLe Vieux Canal12 kmChaineterie12 kmBenne12 kmLes Choux12 kmBoismorand12 kmLes Commailles12 kmLe Tremblay13 kmL'Auberge Neuve13 kmLa Bonde13 kmLe Taureau13 kmLe Verger13 kmCoullons13 kmLes Boires13 kmLe Bouloy13 kmOuzouer-sur-Trézée13 kmLe Gros Chêne14 kmOuzouer-sur-Loire14 kmLa Ferme des Prés14 kmVilliers14 kmLangesse14 kmLes Grandes Labbes14 kmLes Combes14 kmCuissy14 kmEscrignelles15 kmChâtillon-sur-Loire15 kmLa Croix Saint-Louis15 kmAdon15 kmBois Quenouille15 kmLes Bézards15 kmLes Travards15 km
Gien from above
Around Gien27 places to see, do and reach nearby
TrézéeNature9.4 kmRoussonNature10 kmÉtang de la GazonneNature16 kmCheuilleNature18 kmAquiaulneNature17 kmRu SimonNature24 kmChâteau de GienMonument1.0 kmbuilding of the Savings Bank of GienMonument0.9 kmÉglise Saint-Étienne de BriareMonument10 kmMonument à Jean-Félix BapterossesMonument10 kmChâteau de La BussièreMonument11 kmChâteau de Saint-Brisson-sur-LoireMonument6.2 kmPrieuré de Saint-GondonMonument6.7 kmmaison à pans de bois, Saint-GondonMonument6.7 kmMusée de la chasse, histoire et nature en Val de LoireMuseum0.9 kmMusée de la mosaïque et des émaux de BriareMuseum9.5 kmMusée du cirque et de l'illusionMuseum12 kmMusée des deux marines et du pont-canal de BriareMuseum9.7 kmGienStation0.8 kmBriareStation9.3 kmNogent-sur-VernissonStation19 kmBriarePlace11 kmChâtillon-sur-LoirePlace15 kmBeaulieu-sur-LoirePlace22 kmChâtillon-ColignyPlace22 kmSully-sur-LoirePlace21 kmSaint-Martin-sur-OcrePlace4.3 km
Postal codes
45500
Codes for businesses and P.O. boxes · 4
45501 CEDEX45502 CEDEX45503 CEDEX45504 CEDEX
Getting to Gien
Paris-Orly AirportORY
117 kmTours Val de Loire AirportTUF
146 kmCharles de Gaulle International AirportCDG
146 kmGienRailway station
0.8 kmBriareRailway station
9.3 kmNogent-sur-VernissonRailway station
19 kmPlaces near Gien
Places with a climate like Gien
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gien?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gien.
What is the hottest month in Gien?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Gien?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gien?
December is the wettest month with about 73 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Gien?
Gien has 5 postal codes: 45500, 45501 CEDEX, 45502 CEDEX, 45503 CEDEX, 45504 CEDEX.