May Weather in Nantes

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Nantes, France, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 15°C (59°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (81°F), while lows may dip to 4°C (39°F). Typically, the humidity level in Nantes throughout May hovers around 81%.

4°C (39°F)

Minimum temperature

15°C (59°F)

Average temperature

27°C (81°F)

Maximum temperature

81%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Nantes averages 64 mm (2.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 15 hours 5 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 41 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 35% probability of sunny days during this period.

64 mm (2.5 inches)

Precipitation

11 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 41 minutes

Sunshine hours

35%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Nantes reaches a maximum of 8, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 2 3 5 6 8 8 7 6 5 3 2
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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