La Rochelle weather and climate in 2024
La Rochelle weather and climate in 2024
Day
9 °C
Night
4 °C
Sea
10 °C
Precipitation
79 mm
in month
Rainy days
13 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
88 %
Day
9 °C
Night
4 °C
Sea
10 °C
Precipitation
79 mm
in month
Rainy days
13 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
88 %
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Weather overview
La Rochelle (France) is a place with a mild climate. The day temperatures range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 25 °C (76 °F) in August. The least rainy month in La Rochelle is July with its 7 days of rain, the rainiest month is December, when it rains 13 days. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 10 °C (49 °F) in February to 20 °C (68 °F) in August. Temperatures during the night go from 4 °C (39 °F) in January to 17 °C (62 °F) in July.
January weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 10 °C (51 °F) in La Rochelle, while the minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value of 9 °C (48 °F). The night temperature reaches its minimum, with its value being 4 °C (39 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value of 79 mm (3.12 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, with its value of 3 hours. The wind speed reaches its maximum in this month.
February weather
The minimum of the sea temperature can be noticed, with its value being 10 °C (49 °F) in La Rochelle, while the day temperature starts to rise, with its value being 10 °C (51 °F). The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, with its value being 11 days, while the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, its value is 59 mm (2.34 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, the value of this measure is 4 hours.
March weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value of 14 °C (57 °F) in La Rochelle, while the sea temperature rise's start could be observed, its value is 10 °C (51 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month too, the value of this measure is 54 mm (2.11 in). The night temperature starts to rise, with its value of 6 °C (42 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 5 hours.
April weather
The sea temperature continues to rise in La Rochelle, and the day temperature continues to rise as well. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 8 °C (46 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, its value is 61 mm (2.40 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 7 hours.
May weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 20 °C (68 °F) in La Rochelle, and the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 15 °C (58 °F). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 11 °C (52 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value being 7 hours.
June weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F) in La Rochelle, and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed as well, its value is 17 °C (63 °F). The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed in June. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 9 hours. The day length reaches its maximum, with its value being 16 hours.
July weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 25 °C (76 °F) in La Rochelle, and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed too, with its value being 19 °C (67 °F). The tourist season is at its beginning. The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 7 days, and the rainfall amount is on its minimum too, with its value being 37 mm (1.45 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed in this month. The night temperature reaches its maximum, with its value of 17 °C (62 °F).
August weather
The day temperature is on its maximum, with its value of 25 °C (76 °F) in La Rochelle, and the maximum of the sea temperature can be noticed as well, the value of this measure is 20 °C (68 °F). The tourist season continues, and the dry season is close to its peak too. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, its value is 9 hours. The wind speed reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 4.
September weather
The tourist season continues in La Rochelle. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 22 °C (72 °F), and the sea temperature starts to descent as well in September. The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, and the beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed too, with its value being 8 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 7 hours.
October weather
The sea temperature continues to descent, its value is 17 °C (62 °F) in La Rochelle, and the descent of the day temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 18 °C (65 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 12 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, with its value being 91 mm (3.59 in). The descent of the night temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 11 °C (52 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value of 5 hours.
November weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 13 °C (55 °F) in La Rochelle, and the sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value being 14 °C (58 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 13 days, while the rainfall amount reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 93 mm (3.67 in). The descent of the night temperature can be observed, with its value of 7 °C (45 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value of 3 hours.
December weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 10 °C (49 °F) in La Rochelle, and the sea temperature continues to descent as well, its value is 12 °C (53 °F). The number of rainy days reaches its maximum, while the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, its value is 87 mm (3.42 in). The descent of the night temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 4 °C (40 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 3 hours.
FAQs
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in La Rochelle in June?
There are 8 days, which are rainy in La Rochelle in June, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.8 days of the week, or in general - 26 % days.
What is the sea temperature in July in La Rochelle?
In July in La Rochelle expect the sea to be warm at 19 °C (67 °F). At this sea temperature, swimming probably won't be the best experience. You probably won't like to stay in water for a long time. On the other hand, there are a minority of people who seek these conditions.
What temperature can I expect during the day in August in La Rochelle?
In La Rochelle in August, the average daily temperatures will be 25 °C (76 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
Is September part of the wet season in La Rochelle?
No, there is no wet season in September in La Rochelle - you can expect 8 days of rain during the month.