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Nantes in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Nantes in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Nantes in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 77 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Nantes;

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nantes has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Nantes in December

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

Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +63°F.

Is Nantes warm or cold in December?

Nantes is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +54°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +39°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Nantes, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nantes in December

Nantes weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+54°F+48°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+14°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+63°F+61°F
Rainfall
67 mm77 mm65 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
86%87%86%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
654
Cloudy days
161719
Rainy days
898
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +54°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 67 mm to 77 mm. Humidity rises from 86% to 87%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in November to 5 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Nantes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Nantes, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Nantes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 5 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Nantes.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Nantes?

This is the weather in Nantes in December 2023:
1 December
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+45°F
2 December
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+43°F
3 December
☁️
+41°F
4 December
☁️
+40°F
5 December
🌫️
+43°F
6 December
☁️
+43°F
7 December
☁️
+44°F
8 December
☁️
+37°F
9 December
☀️
+42°F
10 December
☀️
+42°F
11 December
☁️
+38°F
12 December
☀️
+38°F
13 December
☀️
+37°F
14 December
☁️
+43°F
15 December
☀️
+40°F
16 December
☀️
+43°F
17 December
☀️
+35°F
18 December
🌧️
+51°F
19 December
🌧️
+56°F
20 December
🌧️
+56°F
21 December
🌧️
+57°F
22 December
☁️
+58°F
23 December
🌧️
+58°F
24 December
🌧️
+56°F
25 December
🌧️
+59°F
26 December
☁️
+54°F
27 December
☁️
+53°F
28 December
☁️
+55°F
29 December
☁️
+55°F
30 December
🌧️
+60°F
31 December
☀️
+62°F
In December 2023 Nantes had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+43°F) and the highest in 2015 (+57°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 168 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nantes in December:

Is December a good time to visit Nantes?

It’s always a good time to visit Nantes, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nantes in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Nantes rainy in December?

Nantes is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nantes in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nantes in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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, 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.