La Rochelle Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to La Rochelle can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C (52°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, La Rochelle experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 812 mm (32 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 94 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 42 mm (1.7 in) over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our La Rochelle Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in La Rochelle. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year