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Usual weather in Pays de la Loire

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Pays de la Loire? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Pays de la Loire

Pays de la Loire is part of France. France is quite a large country, so the climate is diverse here. Most of the low-lying areas of France are in the oceanic climate zone, so you can generally expect cool winters and mild summers. But there are mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean. In most overseas regions of France you can expect a tropical climate.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Angers, Château du Loir, Clisson, Durtal, Fontevrault, Guerande, La Baule, La Chartre sur le Loir, Le Mans, Les Sables d'Olonne, Lhomme, Montsoreau, Nantes, Pornic, Saint Nazaire, Saumur.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Nantes and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 9 ℃ (48.2 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 2.9 ℃ (37.22 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 12.9. The least rainy month here is August, the average number of rainy days is 6.5.

When travelling around Pays de la Loire, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in France is Mont Blanc (4810 m) and the lowest point is Rhone River delta (-2 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Pays de la Loire. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in January is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in January is 9 ℃ (48.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.9 ℃ (37.22 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.4 ℃ (48.92 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 12.7. The average rainfall is 84.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:54 and at the end of the month 9:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in February is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in February is 10.3 ℃ (50.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.2 ℃ (37.76 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.65 ℃ (52.97 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 11.4. The average rainfall is 76.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:15 and at the end of the month 11:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in March is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in March is 13 ℃ (55.4 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.7 ℃ (40.46 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.65 ℃ (52.97 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.05 ℃ (57.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 10.5. The average rainfall is 59.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:55 and at the end of the month 12:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in April is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in April is 15.1 ℃ (59.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6 ℃ (42.8 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.05 ℃ (57.29 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 9.7. The average rainfall is 57.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:36 and at the end of the month 14:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in May is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in May is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.75 ℃ (69.35 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 10.9. The average rainfall is 64 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:05 and at the end of the month 15:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in June is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in June is 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.4 ℃ (54.32 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.75 ℃ (69.35 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 7.5. The average rainfall is 42.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:53 and at the end of the month 15:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in July is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in July is 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 6.7. The average rainfall is 46 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:35 and at the end of the month 15:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in August is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in August is 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 6.5. The average rainfall is 40.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:21 and at the end of the month 13:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in September is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in September is 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.55 ℃ (67.19 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 8.6. The average rainfall is 68.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:45 and at the end of the month 11:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in October is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in October is 16.9 ℃ (62.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.1 ℃ (48.38 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.55 ℃ (67.19 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.55 ℃ (58.19 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 11.6. The average rainfall is 81.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:04 and at the end of the month 10:16.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in November is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in November is 12.2 ℃ (53.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.4 ℃ (41.72 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.55 ℃ (58.19 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 11.7. The average rainfall is 85.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:16 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:31 and at the end of the month 8:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Pays de la Loire in December is this: The average highest temperature in Pays de la Loire in December is 9.8 ℃ (49.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.4 ℃ (48.92 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 12.9. The average rainfall is 91.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:33 and at the end of the month 8:29.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.



When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.