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Nantes in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Nantes in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Nantes in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Nantes in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Nantes;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nantes has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Nantes in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nantes for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +72°F.

Is Nantes warm or cold in August?

Nantes is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Nantes, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nantes in August

Nantes weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+75°F+75°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+45°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+108°F+102°F+93°F
Rainfall
43 mm40 mm46 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%73%76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
101010
Cloudy days
777
Rainy days
131212
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +75°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 43 mm to 40 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Nantes in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 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 August, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Nantes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nantes wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Nantes?

This is the weather in Nantes in August 2023:
1 August
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+68°F
2 August
☁️
+69°F
3 August
🌧️
+65°F
4 August
☁️
+71°F
5 August
☁️
+68°F
6 August
☀️
+70°F
7 August
☀️
+71°F
8 August
☀️
+74°F
9 August
☀️
+84°F
10 August
☀️
+82°F
11 August
🌧️
+70°F
12 August
☀️
+73°F
13 August
☀️
+74°F
14 August
☁️
+74°F
15 August
☁️
+74°F
16 August
☀️
+80°F
17 August
☀️
+85°F
18 August
☀️
+83°F
19 August
☀️
+79°F
20 August
☀️
+80°F
21 August
☀️
+87°F
22 August
☀️
+87°F
23 August
☀️
+91°F
24 August
☀️
+90°F
25 August
☁️
+70°F
26 August
☁️
+71°F
27 August
☀️
+71°F
28 August
☁️
+73°F
29 August
☁️
+68°F
30 August
☀️
+69°F
31 August
☁️
+72°F
In August 2023 Nantes had 18 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nantes climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nantes in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+58°F) and the highest in 2022 (+66°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 424 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 898 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nantes in August:

Is August a good time to visit Nantes?

August 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 August?

August is warm in Nantes. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Nantes rainy in August?

Nantes is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Nantes in August?

The amount of sunny days in Nantes during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Nantes

Source of the data

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, 2023.

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.