Our verdict
The best time to visit Nantes is June-July
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 24℃ (75℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 26℃ (79℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 3℃ (37℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Nantes in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Nantes in December. Head over there in September instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Nantes, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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Nantes seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Nantes as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Nantes is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Nantes
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Nantes for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Nantes climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Nantes for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Nantes in January
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Nantes in February
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Nantes in March
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Nantes in April
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Nantes in May
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Nantes in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Nantes in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nantes in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nantes in September
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Nantes in October
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Nantes in November
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Nantes in December
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nantes in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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