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La Rochelle in August
The weather in August
In August, La Rochelle averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 44 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 2.7°. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.
August scores 79/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for La Rochelle.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:04 and sets at 21:16 local time, giving 14 h 12 min of daylight. Days shorten by 87 minutes over the month.
Why 79/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 79/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in August
- Angoulême Francophone Film FestivalFilm festivalAngoulême
- Hestiv'òcPau
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around La Rochelle this month
France's best in August
La Rochelle in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit La Rochelle?
August scores 79/100 for La Rochelle, which we rate as good. Average highs are 25°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is La Rochelle in August?
Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 16°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in La Rochelle in August?
La Rochelle receives about 44 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 8 days.
Can you swim in La Rochelle in August?
The sea averages 20°C in August, refreshing but swimmable.