Average Monthly Sunshine in La Rochelle

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that La Rochelle receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate La Rochelle. Expect long, bright days with 273 hours in July and darker periods with just 75 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2110 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In La Rochelle, 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.

La Rochelle’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Rochelle enjoys an average of 2110 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

November, La Rochelle’s wettest month, receives 46 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Rochelle Precipitation page.