The port city of La Rochelle, France, offers a comfortable retreat to its visitors during the summer time. The striking heat of summer attracts visitors like a magnet.
The peaceful and calm beaches become noisy with the outdoor sports and games, whilst the calm and warm sea provides a breeze that helps to regulate the temperature and provides a welcome relief from the heat.
August is the best time of the year in La Rochelle. The crowded city enjoys a variety of events and festivals during this time.
The average temperature rises to 20°C (68°F) with the average highest temperature touching 24°C (75°F) and the lowest average temperature dipping to 16°C (60°F).
The sea temperature also soars to an average of 21°C (69.8°F) making this the perfect time of the year to indulge in some water sports.
The average precipitation reaches 46 mm, falling across an average of 12 rainy days during the month.
The sun shines for an average of 10 hours per day through this month.
August brings a lot of Jazz to the city of La Rochelle. You can enjoy free jazz music for 3 days in the gardens of Musée du Nouveau Monde.
In addition to this, you can enjoy free jazz on the streets. The Festival Ritmos Latinos is a 3 day festival of Latin music. You can spend your evenings enjoying the concerts, showcasing a variety of Latin music in the month of August.
