Are you considering a trip to Nantes in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 51 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nantes has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Nantes in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nantes for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +63°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +64°F.
Is Nantes warm or cold in April?
Nantes is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Nantes:
Climate in Nantes in April
Nantes weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+55°F
+59°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+28°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+81°F
+91°F
Rainfall
53 mm
51 mm
65 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
74%
74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
9
9
Cloudy days
16
14
14
Rainy days
7
7
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +59°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 53 mm to 51 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 8 to 9.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Nantes in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Nantes is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Nantes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 33%, leading to total precipitation of around 47 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nantes wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Nantes?
This is the weather in Nantes in April 2023:
1 April
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+48°F
2 April
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+50°F
3 April
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+49°F
4 April
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+53°F
5 April
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+57°F
6 April
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+56°F
7 April
🌧️
+57°F
8 April
🌧️
+57°F
9 April
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+56°F
10 April
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+61°F
11 April
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+70°F
12 April
🌧️
+63°F
13 April
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+70°F
14 April
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+73°F
15 April
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+74°F
16 April
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+71°F
17 April
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+70°F
18 April
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+63°F
19 April
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+60°F
20 April
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+66°F
21 April
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+70°F
22 April
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+69°F
23 April
🌧️
+64°F
24 April
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+65°F
25 April
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+64°F
26 April
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+64°F
27 April
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+65°F
28 April
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+67°F
29 April
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+70°F
30 April
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+64°F
In April 2023 Nantes had 22 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Nantes climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Nantes in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+53°F) and the highest in 2007 (+69°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 172 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nantes in April:
Is April a good time to visit Nantes?
April is a really good time to go to Nantes. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nantes.
Can you sunbathe in Nantes in April?
April has mild temperatures in Nantes. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Nantes rainy in April?
Nantes is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Nantes in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nantes in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nantes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.