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

Curious about the January weather in Nantes? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Nantes typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Nantes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 73 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nantes in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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