Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
66°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Nantes
France · Pays de la Loire
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Late
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 50°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
34%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 47°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 63°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning57°F
Rain17%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday63°F
Rain26%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain25%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening63°F
Rain18%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 38 | 2.8 | 12 | 4.7 | 88 |
| Feb | 50 | 38 | 2.2 | 10 | 6.4 | 83 |
| Mar | 55 | 41 | 2.3 | 11 | 8.1 | 79 |
| Apr | 61 | 44 | 2.3 | 10 | 10.2 | 75 |
| May | 66 | 50 | 2.4 | 11 | 11.1 | 76 |
| Jun | 73 | 56 | 1.9 | 9 | 12.1 | 73 |
| Jul | 76 | 58 | 1.6 | 8 | 12.1 | 72 |
| Aug | 76 | 58 | 1.7 | 7 | 11.4 | 74 |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 1.8 | 7 | 9.8 | 76 |
| Oct | 64 | 50 | 3.1 | 12 | 7.1 | 84 |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 2.9 | 12 | 5.7 | 87 |
| Dec | 49 | 39 | 3.1 | 12 | 4.7 | 89 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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