Climate Nantes has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. West winds produced by cyclonic depressions in the Atlantic dominate, and north and north-west winds are also common. Slight variations in elevation make fog common in valleys, and slopes oriented south and south-west have good insolation. Winters are cool and rainy, with an average temperature of ; snow is rare. Summers are warm, with an average temperature of . Rain is abundant throughout the year, with an annual average of . The climate in Nantes is suitable for growing a variety of plants, from temperate vegetables to exotic trees and flowers imported during the colonial era.
climate nantes has an oceanic climate (köppen cfb) influenced by its proximity to the atlantic ocean west winds produced by cyclonic depressions in the atlantic dominate and north and north-west winds are also common slight variations in elevation make fog common in valleys and slopes oriented south and south-west have good insolation winters are cool and rainy with an average temperature of ; snow is rare summers are warm with an average temperature of  rain is abundant throughout the year with an annual average of  the climate in nantes is suitable for growing a variety of plants from temperate vegetables to exotic trees and flowers imported during the colonial era