January · France
Best time to visit Nantes in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nantes in January
Average temperature 5°C, 66 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Nantes scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 66 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.
January in Nantes: expect compromises
January averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nantes in January?
- In January, Nantes averages 5°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nantes?
- January earns a 4.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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