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Nantes weather in December (Pays de la Loire, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Nantes in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Nantes includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 11°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Nantes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 77 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nantes climate page with graphs.

 

Nantes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 89%  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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