New Aquitaine, France
La Rochelle cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in La Rochelle in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 80°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 49°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 25%fewest rain days (August)
- 48%most rain days (December)
Weather in La Rochelle right now
Weather in La Rochelle by month
Average highs run from 49°F (10°C) in January to 80°F (27°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in August and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 / 41°F10 / 5°C | 43% | 17 mph27 km/h | 48°F9°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 52 / 42°F11 / 6°C | 36% | 15 mph24 km/h | 47°F9°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| March | 56 / 46°F13 / 8°C | 44% | 16 mph25 km/h | 51°F11°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 60 / 49°F16 / 10°C | 40% | 15 mph25 km/h | 57°F14°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 69 / 53°F20 / 12°C | 38% | 12 mph19 km/h | 63°F17°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| June | 76 / 60°F25 / 16°C | 34% | 11 mph18 km/h | 70°F21°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| July | 78 / 61°F26 / 16°C | 25% | 12 mph20 km/h | 72°F22°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 80 / 62°F27 / 17°C | 25% | 11 mph19 km/h | 73°F23°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 73 / 57°F23 / 14°C | 39% | 12 mph20 km/h | 70°F21°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| October | 67 / 55°F19 / 13°C | 41% | 16 mph26 km/h | 65°F18°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| November | 57 / 48°F14 / 9°C | 47% | 17 mph27 km/h | 57°F14°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 51 / 43°F11 / 6°C | 48% | 17 mph27 km/h | 49°F10°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in La Rochelle
2 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 2 visits in total. The next 2:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 222026 | VenturaP&O Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Southampton |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | MSC VirtuosaMSC Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Southampton |
Ships that visit La Rochelle
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.