What’s the climate like in La Rochelle?
The current climate of La Rochelle features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in La Rochelle in recent years was 41°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in February 2018.
On average, La Rochelle receives 639 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit La Rochelle?
The best time to visit La Rochelle for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit La Rochelle. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of La Rochelle
The climate table of La Rochelle shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 76 | 60 | 53 | 29 | 46 | 49 | 21 | 33 | 40 | 79 | 78 | 75 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation: 639 mm per year, averaging 53 mm per month
- Driest months: 21 mm in July, 29 mm in April and 33 mm in August
- Wettest months: 79 mm in October, 78 mm in November and 76 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in La Rochelle
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in La Rochelle, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in La Rochelle
This graph shows how much precipitation La Rochelle, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in La Rochelle
This graph shows the average UV index per month in La Rochelle, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in La Rochelle
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in La Rochelle, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in La Rochelle
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in La Rochelle, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in La Rochelle by Month
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