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When is the best time to visit Nantes?
In general the best time to visit Nantes is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Nantes in different months
This is the average weather in Nantes for each month based on historic data:
June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 125 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 77 mm in December.
Climate in Nantes
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nantes for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +23°C | +24°C | +27°C | +33°C | +39°C | +42°C | +39°C | +34°C | +29°C | +21°C | +17°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +10°C | +13°C | +15°C | +19°C | +22°C | +24°C | +24°C | +22°C | +17°C | +12°C | +9°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -11°C | -13°C | -8°C | -2°C | +1°C | +5°C | +9°C | +7°C | +4°C | -1°C | -6°C | -10°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 86 | 82 | 78 | 74 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 87 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 66 | 51 | 55 | 51 | 65 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 46 | 75 | 68 | 77 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nantes during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nantes is August with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Nantes looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nantes is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nantes during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 43 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 16 rainy days and 77 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Nantes during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nantes:
What is the hottest month in Nantes?
The hottest month in Nantes is August with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Nantes?
The coldest month in Nantes is January with minimum temperatures of +3°C.
Is Nantes worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Nantes could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Nantes?
if you're looking to visit Nantes when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, October, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 40 mm of rain.
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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.