Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
65°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in La Rochelle
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
65°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
58°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
34%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 58° and nights feel near 50°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
58°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 64°F, and early evening stays near 63°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain19%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday62°F
Rain19%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon64°F
Rain18%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening63°F
Rain13%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 41 | 3.1 | 12 | 5.3 | 85 | 53 |
| Feb | 50 | 41 | 2.3 | 10 | 6.9 | 82 | 52 |
| Mar | 55 | 44 | 2.3 | 11 | 8.9 | 78 | 52 |
| Apr | 59 | 48 | 2.3 | 10 | 10.7 | 76 | 54 |
| May | 65 | 54 | 2.3 | 11 | 11.7 | 77 | 58 |
| Jun | 71 | 59 | 2.0 | 9 | 12.8 | 75 | 63 |
| Jul | 73 | 62 | 1.4 | 7 | 13.0 | 75 | 67 |
| Aug | 74 | 62 | 1.6 | 7 | 12.2 | 76 | 69 |
| Sep | 71 | 58 | 2.0 | 8 | 10.5 | 76 | 67 |
| Oct | 64 | 54 | 3.5 | 12 | 7.8 | 82 | 64 |
| Nov | 55 | 47 | 3.7 | 13 | 6.1 | 84 | 59 |
| Dec | 50 | 42 | 3.4 | 13 | 5.2 | 86 | 56 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare La Rochelle with Olbia.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology