When is the best time to go to Nantes
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nantes, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Nantes
Nantes weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nantes are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 86mm | 2.6hrs | 10.1hrs |
The weather in January in Nantes is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nantes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Nantes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Nantes with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 70mm | 3.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Nantes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nantes for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Nantes and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nantes with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 68mm | 5.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Nantes is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nantes for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Nantes and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nantes with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 50mm | 6.7hrs | 14.6hrs |
Nantes's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nantes.
April is in the spring in Nantes and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nantes with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 64mm | 7.4hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Nantes and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nantes.
May is in the spring in Nantes and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nantes with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 46mm | 8.6hrs | 10.1hrs |
The climate in Nantes during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nantes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Nantes and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nantes with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 46mm | 9.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Nantes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nantes, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Nantes and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nantes with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 46mm | 8.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Nantes is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nantes, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Nantes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nantes with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 62mm | 6.9hrs | 14.6hrs |
Nantes's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Nantes, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nantes and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nantes with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 79mm | 5hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Nantes and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nantes.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nantes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nantes with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 87mm | 3.4hrs | 10.1hrs |
November in Nantes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nantes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Nantes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nantes with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 84mm | 2.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Nantes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nantes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Nantes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nantes with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Nantes weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8.2°C 46.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 87mm 3.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18.9°C 66°F |
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