La Rochelle Weather in January

What's the weather like in La Rochelle (Poitou-Charentes) in January 2024?

The climate in La Rochelle during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

January is in the winter in La Rochelle and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

La Rochelle weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.6°C 47.5°F
Nightly temperature 3.2°C 37.8°F
Average temperature 5.9°C 42.6°F
Daily sunshine 3 hrs
Avg rainfall 81 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in La Rochelle with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in La Rochelle

La Rochelle average temperature in January

January rainfall

La Rochelle average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

La Rochelle average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in La Rochelle in January 2024.

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La Rochelle weather stats

La Rochelle weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.9°C 75°F
Driest month: July 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: November 96mm 3.8ins
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