Nantes · WinterMonth summary
Nantes weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nantes in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Nantes. July (8.6/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Nantes in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices In December, Nantes sees 11°C during the day with 4.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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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 December, Nantes averages 11°C, 42% rainy days and 4.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nantes in December
Is December a good time to visit Nantes?
December is not recommended for Nantes (score 4.0/10). With 42% rainy days and 4.8h of sunshine, consider July (8.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Nantes in December?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 5°C at night. 4.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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