Weather In Nantes

Nantes experiences an oceanic climate, meaning that temperatures can be fairly mild in both the summer and the winter, with only occasional frosts occuring. Nantes and its surrounding regions are renowned for heavy rainfall throughout winter. Average summer temperatures reach 18°C and the average winter temperature is approximately 5°C.

Wet winters

Wet wintersNantes can be very wet throughout the winter months. The rain however is often followed by clear skies and bright sunshine. The change in weather can happen suddenly and it is this changeability of Nantes’ weather that is more characteristic of the climate here than the frequent rain storms it experiences.

If you are looking for guaranteed sunshine, the best time to visit is during the summer months of June, July and August. However, these months are also the peak season and are therefore very busy with tourists. The weather in September and October is very mild, although you are not guaranteed sunshine. However, the autumn months are a lot less crowded and rates are often cheaper.

Average Temperature (°C)

40 30 20 10 0

Jan 4.9

Feb 5.6

Mar 7.6

Apr 10.3

May 13.5

Jun 16.6

Jul 18.5

Aug 18.2

Sep 15.9

Oct 11.9

Nov 7.7

Dec 5.4

Rainfall (mm)

90 68 45 22 0

Jan 78.5

Feb 62.0

Mar 61.8

Apr 53.7

May 60.7

Jun 54.5

Jul 50.1

Aug 53.5

Sep 69.7

Oct 89.0

Nov 91.1

Dec 86.0