La Rochelle Weather in May

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

The climate in La Rochelle during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in La Rochelle and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

La Rochelle weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.1°C 64.6°F
Nightly temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Average temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 14.8°C 58.6°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in La Rochelle with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in La Rochelle

La Rochelle average temperature in May

May rainfall

La Rochelle average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

La Rochelle average rain in May

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 May 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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