La Rochelle · WinterMonth summary
La Rochelle weather in February
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit La Rochelle in February?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: February is a difficult time for La Rochelle. July (8.6/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
La Rochelle in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Low season — 11°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists In February, La Rochelle sees 11°C during the day with 7.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, La Rochelle averages 11°C, 40% rainy days and 7.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.5/10.
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Comparison
February vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — La Rochelle in February
Is February a good time to visit La Rochelle?
February is not recommended for La Rochelle (score 4.5/10). With 40% rainy days and 7.7h of sunshine, consider July (8.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in La Rochelle in February?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 6°C at night. 7.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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