La Rochelle · AutumnMonth summary
La Rochelle weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit La Rochelle in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: La Rochelle in October: 18°C and 9.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
La Rochelle in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Good period — 18°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Autumn in La Rochelle is often underrated: 18°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 October, La Rochelle averages 18°C, 39% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — La Rochelle in October
Is October a good time to visit La Rochelle?
October is an acceptable time for La Rochelle (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.6/10) if possible.
What to do in La Rochelle in October?
With 18°C max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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