Nantes · SummerMonth summary
Nantes weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nantes in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Nantes. July remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Nantes in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Grapes ripening — wine tours and outdoor tasting terraces Summer in Nantes brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (12.7h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 4°C | 10°C | 44% | 3.2 | 4.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 5°C | 11°C | 41% | 2.4 | 6.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 6°C | 13°C | 42% | 2.4 | 8.8h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 8°C | 15°C | 31% | 1.9 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 19°C | 39% | 2.0 | 12.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 22°C | 37% | 2.3 | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 24°C | 25% | 1.4 | 13.9h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 24°C | 25% | 1.3 | 12.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 22°C | 34% | 1.9 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 11°C | 18°C | 40% | 3.4 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 13°C | 41% | 3.2 | 7.0h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 11°C | 42% | 3.2 | 4.8h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Nantes averages 24°C, 25% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nantes in August
Is August a good time to visit Nantes?
August is an excellent time to visit Nantes (score 8.4/10). With 24°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nantes in August?
With 24°C and 12.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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