City in Pays de la Loire, France
Nantes weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nantes
Late spring to early autumn is warm and bright. Winters are mild but grey and wet; rain is possible any time.
Nantes weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°84 mm
- Feb10°65 mm
- Mar13°69 mm
- Apr16°54 mm
- May19°64 mm
- Jun23°52 mm
- Jul25°52 mm
- Aug24°52 mm
- Sep22°45 mm
- Oct18°83 mm
- Nov12°88 mm
- Dec9°91 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48°F | 2°C36°F | 84 mm | 92% | Cold |
| February | 10°C49°F | 2°C35°F | 65 mm | 88% | Cold |
| March | 13°C55°F | 4°C38°F | 69 mm | 84% | Cool |
| April | 16°C61°F | 6°C43°F | 54 mm | 80% | Cool |
| May | 19°C67°F | 9°C48°F | 64 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C73°F | 12°C54°F | 52 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| July | 25°C77°F | 14°C57°F | 52 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C76°F | 14°C57°F | 52 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C72°F | 11°C52°F | 45 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| October | 18°C64°F | 9°C48°F | 83 mm | 85% | Cool |
| November | 12°C54°F | 6°C42°F | 88 mm | 90% | Cool |
| December | 9°C48°F | 3°C37°F | 91 mm | 93% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Nantes?
May–Sep. Late spring to early autumn is warm and bright. Winters are mild but grey and wet; rain is possible any time.
When is the rainy season in Nantes?
Rain peaks in December with about 91 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Nantes?
July, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).
How cold does Nantes get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 2°C (35°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- TAN (Nantes transit)
- Nantes Atlantique Airport
- CHU de Nantes
- Nantes Tourisme
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.