Nantes weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Nantes. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
25°C
Average low
16°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Nantes in August
Whatever the weather, Nantes rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Ride the mechanical elephant (Les Machines de l'Île)
Explore the Château des Ducs de Bretagne
Visit the Musée Beaux-Arts (comprehensive art collection)
Stroll the Loire riverside and quays
Browse the transformed industrial Île de Nantes
Attend street performances and festivals year-round
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
11C
Cool, with some rainy days.
March
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
April
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
18C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
November
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
December
10C
Cool, with some rainy days.
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