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Nantes in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nantes in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Nantes in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Nantes, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +17°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in October. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nantes has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Nantes in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nantes for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +20°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +17°C.

Is Nantes warm or cold in October?

Nantes is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +22°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Nantes:

Climate in Nantes in October

Nantes weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+22°C+17°C+12°C
Min. temperature
+4°C-1°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+29°C+21°C
Rainfall
46 mm75 mm68 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%83%86%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
1064
Cloudy days
789
Rainy days
121716
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +22°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 75 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 83%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in September to 6 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nantes in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nantes is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Nantes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 114 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Nantes, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Nantes wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Nantes?

This is the weather in Nantes in October 2023:
1 October
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+29°C
2 October
☀️
+28°C
3 October
☀️
+20°C
4 October
☀️
+20°C
5 October
☀️
+22°C
6 October
☀️
+24°C
7 October
☀️
+26°C
8 October
☀️
+28°C
9 October
☀️
+29°C
10 October
☀️
+26°C
11 October
☀️
+25°C
12 October
☁️
+23°C
13 October
☀️
+23°C
14 October
☀️
+17°C
15 October
☀️
+16°C
16 October
☀️
+16°C
17 October
☀️
+23°C
18 October
🌧️
+20°C
19 October
🌧️
+19°C
20 October
🌧️
+16°C
21 October
🌧️
+16°C
22 October
☀️
+18°C
23 October
☀️
+16°C
24 October
🌧️
+16°C
25 October
☁️
+16°C
26 October
🌧️
+15°C
27 October
🌧️
+15°C
28 October
🌧️
+16°C
29 October
☁️
+16°C
30 October
🌧️
+15°C
31 October
☁️
+17°C
In October 2023 Nantes had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Nantes climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nantes in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+19°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 424 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 898 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nantes in October:

Is October a good time to visit Nantes?

It’s always a good time to visit Nantes, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nantes in October?

October has mild temperatures in Nantes. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Nantes rainy in October?

Nantes is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nantes in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nantes in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

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Monthly weather in Nantes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nantes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.