December · France
Best time to visit Nantes in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nantes in December
Average temperature 7°C, 71 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nantes scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nantes mixes a ducal castle, the Machines de l'île and the Loire estuary's vineyards and beaches.
December in Nantes — the hardest end of the year
Expect 7°C (44°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nantes — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nantes in December?
- In December, Nantes averages 7°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nantes?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nantes in December?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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