Nantes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Nantes can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Nantes. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Nantes has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 774 mm of rainfall annually. Nantes experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 84 mm in December, the wettest month, and 45 mm in July, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Nantes can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Nantes in France
During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 228 hours of sunshine.
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