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LʼÎle-dʼOlonne Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In LʼÎle-dʼOlonne, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August to a chilly 11°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, LʼÎle-dʼOlonne receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 849 mm. The seasons in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 107 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 40 mm over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our LʼÎle-dʼOlonne Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In LʼÎle-dʼOlonne, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: La Rochelle, France (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: La Rochelle, France (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Forecast for LʼÎle-dʼOlonne

Tue   Dec 24
12°C | 9°C
NW 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
14°C | 9°C
NE 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
12°C | 4°C
NE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit LʼÎle-dʼOlonne in France

During the months of 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne?
    November tops the wettest month list with 107 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne?
    July is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in LʼÎle-dʼOlonne?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.

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