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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Nantes this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Nantes generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Nantes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 73 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nantes. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nantes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 73 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in France in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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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