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La Rochelle Weather in January, France

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    6°C
    43°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    8°C
    46°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    4°C
    39°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    12°C
    54°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    2 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    12 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    80 mm

January, 2024

Sun
Mon
1 Avg 45º
Tue
2 Avg 43º
Wed
3 Avg 43º
Thu
4 Avg 43º
Fri
5 Avg 43º
Sat
6 Avg 43º
7 Avg 45º
8 Avg 45º
9 Avg 43º
10 Avg 45º
11 Avg 45º
12 Avg 45º
13 Avg 45º
14 Avg 45º
15 Avg 43º
16 Avg 45º
17 Avg 46º
18 Avg 46º
19 Avg 46º
20 Avg 46º
21 Avg 45º
22 Avg 45º
23 Avg 45º
24 Avg 43º
25 Avg 41º
26 Avg 41º
27 Avg 39º
28 Avg 41º
29 Avg 43º
30 Avg 41º
31 Avg 39º
Forecast
Avg Historical Daily Average

La Rochelle makes up the Western coastal area of France and is exceptionally popular for its nice warm weather throughout the year. The sun shines almost for 2,250 hours in the whole year which is an excellent average.

These ideal weather conditions can be attributed to La Rochelle's proximity to the Gulf Stream waters, as the seaport of La Rochelle is a part of Atlantic Ocean. Hence, this oceanic climate makes this port the sunniest area of the Atlantic zone.

The winters are mild with a lot of rain and high level of precipitation, whereas summer brings a lot of breeze and high temperatures. The strongest winds are felt during the afternoon, so make sure you have a warm jacket or coat packed to stay comfortable.

For tourists, the summer may be the ideal for enjoying the hot weather, but the mild Mediterranean winters can be equally enjoyable as well. In both summer and winter, La Rochelle remains a magnet for tourists for its warm climate.

January is the peak of winter in La Rochelle. The average daily temperature for this month is 5°C (42° F) which can go as high as 8°C (47° F) and as low as 3°C (38° F).

The average temperature of sea during January is 12 °C (53.6 °F).

The average rainfall for this month comes over 17 days, with precipitation as high as 82 mm.

The average hours of sunshine in January are 5 hours every day.

La Rochelle is most famous for sailing, yachting and boating due to its warm waters. Boating trips from the harbor to inland are the most popular activity throughout the year.