La Rochelle, FranceQuick decision
When to visit La Rochelle?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–23°C in July
🌧 Least rain
24% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (45%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Old Port & sailingMay–Sep — historic harbor, regattas, illuminated medieval towers.
Île de RéJun–Sep — cycling between salt marshes, beaches and white villages.
AquariumYear-round — one of Europe's largest, 12,000 marine species.
Marennes-Oléron oystersOct–Mar — oyster season, tasting shacks by the harbor.
Monthly climate data
La Rochelle weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 5°C | 10°C | 45% | 3.3 | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 6°C | 11°C | 40% | 2.6 | 7.7h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 8°C | 12°C | 42% | 2.7 | 10.0h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 10°C | 15°C | 34% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 18°C | 40% | 2.2 | 13.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 21°C | 36% | 2.4 | 13.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 17°C | 23°C | 24% | 1.1 | 14.1h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 23°C | 25% | 1.4 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 21°C | 34% | 2.1 | 11.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 18°C | 39% | 3.6 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 8°C | 13°C | 45% | 3.6 | 7.1h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 6°C | 11°C | 45% | 3.7 | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 39% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 28% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 39% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 43% rainy days, 6.2h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
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Tip : April, October offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 24% rainy days and 23°C.
January is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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