SeasonMapNantes weather in October
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October in Nantes: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Nantes · #671 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nantes in October
Other months in Nantes
Nantes's forum rates summer, roughly May through September, as the pleasant stretch for a visit, with July generally good for both the city and nearby coastal Brittany. Regulars note Nantes sits close enough to the Atlantic that a hot spell can be escaped with a short train ride to the seaside, and flag the region's weather as genuinely changeable year to year given its exposure to Atlantic systems.
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Nantes climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 19°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nantes in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAll Saints (autumn) holidays in France, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nantes's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNantes's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nantes in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Muscadet harvest
1 Sep – 10 Oct · usuallyThe vineyards start where the tram ends, and picking runs through September in the villages around Clisson and Vallet. Growers pour in the cellar rather than the tasting room while it lasts.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nantes — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nantes in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nantes?
- October in Nantes: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Nantes on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Nantes in October?
- In October, Nantes averages a daily high of 18.5°C and a low of 9.8°C, with about 87.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nantes in October?
- Nantes has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — October
Within 300 km: La Rochelle's Oyster and mussel season around 1 Sep – 30 Apr, and Bordeaux's Oyster season on the Bassin around 1 Sep – 30 Apr.