La Rochelle Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in La Rochelle can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to La Rochelle can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, La Rochelle experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 812 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives moderate rainfall, averaging 94 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 42 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit La Rochelle in France
During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.
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