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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 79/100

La Rochelle in August

Good · 79/100Beach 79/100
High / low25° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation44 mm8 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
46.16° N, 1.15° WElevation 13 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goLa Rochelle · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79August
Best timeJul–Sep
August: high / low25° / 16°
iWhat to expect

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 built
Comfort · 42%97%
Dry days · 33%40%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 79/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around La Rochelle this month

Aytré
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Aytré

New Aquitaine · 4.1 km SE
26°Aug high
8wet days
78score
Aytré
Périgny
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Périgny

New Aquitaine · 4.4 km E
26°Aug high
8wet days
78score
Périgny
Lagord
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Lagord

New Aquitaine · 2.9 km N
25°Aug high
8wet days
79score
Lagord
Châtelaillon-Plage
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Châtelaillon-Plage

New Aquitaine · 11 km SE
26°Aug high
8wet days
76score
Châtelaillon-Plage
ivTop of the table

France's best in August

Where to go in August
Les Sables-d'Olonne
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Les Sables-d'Olonne

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
80score
Les Sables-d'Olonne
La Baule-Escoublac
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La Baule-Escoublac

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
79score
La Baule-Escoublac
Saint-Nazaire
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Saint-Nazaire

Pays de la Loire
24°Aug high
9wet days
79score
Saint-Nazaire
Lagord
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Lagord

New Aquitaine
25°Aug high
8wet days
79score
Lagord
·Questions

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.