La Rochelle · SummerMonth summary
La Rochelle weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
14.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit La Rochelle in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: July is a good time to visit La Rochelle. July remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
La Rochelle in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 One of the best months — 24°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Summer in La Rochelle brings pleasant temperatures (23°C) and long sunny days (14.1h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 July, La Rochelle averages 23°C, 24% rainy days and 14.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
July vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — La Rochelle in July
Is July a good time to visit La Rochelle?
July is an excellent time to visit La Rochelle (score 8.6/10). With 23°C, 14.1h of sunshine and 24% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in La Rochelle in July?
With 23°C and 14.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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