September · France
Best time to visit Nantes in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nantes in September
Average temperature 18°C, 68 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Nantes scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 11 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.
September in Nantes — reliably good (6th best month)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nantes — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nantes in September?
- In September, Nantes averages 18°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Nantes?
- September earns a 7.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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