When to go to La Rochelle?
Three medieval towers guard the entrance to the old harbour, and the quays behind them fill with masts and café tables. The aquarium is one of the largest in Europe, running from the Atlantic to tropical reefs. Under the market halls, oysters, goat's cheese and pineau make the case for a long lunch, and the Île de Ré lies minutes away over the bridge.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in La Rochelle, 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 La Rochelle
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 | 85 | 7 | 49 |
| February | 5.9 | 74 | 8 | 52 |
| March | 7.9 | 107 | 10 | 55 |
| April | 9.8 | 69 | 12 | 66 |
| May | 11.7 | 79 | 16 | 74 |
| June | 12.7 | 71 | 19 | 78 |
| July | 13.0 | 38 | 21 | 83 |
| August | 12.1 | 46 | 21 | 82 |
| September | 10.1 | 93 | 19 | 70 |
| October | 7.4 | 173 | 17 | 53 |
| November | 6.0 | 129 | 12 | 49 |
| December | 4.4 | 123 | 8 | 43 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In La Rochelle, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 38 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 1,088 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in La Rochelle?
- Vieux-Port and three towers
- La Rochelle Aquarium
- Île de Ré (day trip)
- Central market (covered halls)
Practical info
- Country: France (Charente-Maritime)
- Station: La Rochelle Ville
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