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La Rochelle weather in January (Poitou-Charentes, France)

How does the weather in La Rochelle usually fare in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in La Rochelle typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 11°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C. January often features the most temperate temperatures compared to other months.

Precipitation

La Rochelle in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 85 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit La Rochelle. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized La Rochelle climate page with graphs.

 

La Rochelle, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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