Nantes · WinterMonth summary
Nantes weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 50°F
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nantes in January?
⚠️ 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: January brings a challenging climate (4.0/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Nantes in January 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 January
Winter in Nantes is cool (10°F during the day). Days are short (4.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 39°F | 50°F | 44% | 0.1in | 4.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 41°F | 52°F | 41% | 0.1in | 6.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 43°F | 55°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 46°F | 59°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 66°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 72°F | 37% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 75°F | 25% | 0.1in | 13.9h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 75°F | 25% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 52°F | 64°F | 40% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 55°F | 41% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 41°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 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 January, Nantes averages 50°F, 44% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nantes in January
Is January a good time to visit Nantes?
January is not recommended for Nantes (score 4.0/10). With 44% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine, consider July (8.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Nantes in January?
It's cool with 50°F daytime and 39°F at night. 4.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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