When to go to Île de Ré?
Whitewashed houses, green shutters and hollyhocks set the tone across the island, with the ramparts of Saint-Martin-de-Ré enclosing a harbour town of busy lanes. At the western tip, the Baleines lighthouse stands above long beaches of pale sand. A cycle path threads the whole island together, past salt pans and oyster villages whose wooden huts sell what came in that morning.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Île de Ré, aim for April to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Île de Ré
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 77 | 8 | 49 |
| February | 6.0 | 64 | 9 | 53 |
| March | 8.1 | 89 | 10 | 57 |
| April | 9.9 | 50 | 12 | 68 |
| May | 11.7 | 74 | 15 | 74 |
| June | 12.8 | 57 | 18 | 79 |
| July | 13.1 | 20 | 19 | 83 |
| August | 12.0 | 38 | 20 | 82 |
| September | 10.1 | 75 | 19 | 72 |
| October | 7.3 | 152 | 17 | 55 |
| November | 6.0 | 145 | 13 | 49 |
| December | 4.4 | 102 | 10 | 45 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Île de Ré, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 20 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 942 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Île de Ré?
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré (ramparts)
- Baleines lighthouse
- Oyster villages
- Island cycle path
Practical info
- Country: France (Charente-Maritime)
- Airport: La Rochelle – Île de Ré (LRH)
- Station: La Rochelle
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