Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
La Rochelle, France in March
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
59mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare La Rochelle, France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March12°C average high
March is on the cooler side of La Rochelle's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March59mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of La Rochelle's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.4 hours average sun
March sits close to La Rochelle's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March10°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March26 weather score
March scores below La Rochelle's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
