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

Wondering what the weather is like in Nantes during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Nantes during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Nantes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 189 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 189 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in France in May

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?

For visitors traveling to Nantes, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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