Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
La Rochelle, France in May
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
59mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°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
May18°C average high
May is close to La Rochelle's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May59mm average rain
May 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
May7.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than La Rochelle's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May is close to La Rochelle's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May40 weather score
May sits close to La Rochelle's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
