La Rochelle
is certainly a most enjoyable spot to spend your vacation.
The weather
conditions and climate stay quite warm all through the year with an impressive
average of 2,500 brilliant sunshine hours for the port city.
These ripe conditions are due to the warm Gulf waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
The city swarms with tourists in the summer
because of the excellent climate and the bright sunshine.
The heat of summer
brings tremendous festivities and events, which the tourists enjoy to their
fullest.
The fantastic beaches offer a great place to work on your sun tan and enjoy some serious relaxation.
With an average of 11 hours of sun each day, tanning is not going to be a problem.
The exotic, mouth watering seafood adds to the spice of the vacation too. The place is just perfect for a long, family trip or a weekend of fun.
July is the peak of summer and is the busiest time of the year in La Rochelle. The temperature shoots to an average of 20°C (68°F) taking the average high temperature to 24°C (75°F) and the lowest average temperature to around 16°C (60°F).
With this rise in temperature, the sea also warms. The average sea temperature reaches 20°C (68°F) during this month. Strong sea winds temper the heat, though.
The rain falls to an average of 11 days during the month, taking the humidity level to 35 mm.
If you are a lover of French music, you ought to make your way to the Francofolies Festival in La Rochelle. It is a 5 day festival of French music and you are sure to enjoy every second of it.
July is also a perfect time for sailing, yachting and boat trips. Relax on deck and take advantage of the fantastic weather that make for the ideal sailing conditions.
