Weather in La Rochelle for January 2026
Until now, January 2026 in La Rochelle has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 9 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.3 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in La Rochelle with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 9.8 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in La Rochelle at the beginning of January is 9.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 10.1 °C by the end of January.
La Rochelle experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 84.2 mm.
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La Rochelle Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in La Rochelle
January weather in La Rochelle day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /6° | 2.1 mm | 3 | |
| 2 Jan. | Sunny | 10° /6° | 6 mm | 2 | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /6° | 2.1 mm | 2 | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /5° | 5.6 mm | 2 | |
| 5 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /5° | 0.6 mm | 2 | |
| 6 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /4° | 1.3 mm | 2 | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 4.2 mm | 2 | |
| 8 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 10° /6° | 8.4 mm | 2 | |
| 9 Jan. | Light rain shower | 9° /5° | 5.2 mm | 2 | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 2.6 mm | 2 | |
| 11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 1.6 mm | 2 | |
| 12 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 0.6 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /4° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 14 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /4° | 2.7 mm | 3 | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /3° | 3.4 mm | 2 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 3.4 mm | 2 | |
| 17 Jan. | Cloudy | 10° /5° | 4 mm | 2 | |
| 18 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /2° | 1.3 mm | 3 | |
| 19 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 8° /3° | 1.6 mm | 2 | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /3° | 0.9 mm | 2 | |
| 21 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 3.7 mm | 2 | |
| 22 Jan. | Light rain shower | 10° /4° | 4 mm | 3 | |
| 23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /5° | 2.9 mm | 2 | |
| 24 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 10° /5° | 2.7 mm | 2 | |
| 25 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /5° | 3 mm | 2 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 3 mm | 2 | |
| 27 Jan. | Light rain shower | 11° /5° | 4.2 mm | 2 | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /6° | 4.1 mm | 2 | |
| 29 Jan. | Cloudy | 10° /6° | 4.1 mm | 3 | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate rain | 11° /9° | 7.7 mm | 0.1 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /8° | 4.2 mm | 0.1 | |
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La Rochelle weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 11°/7° | 9°/5° | 11°/6° |
| Rainfall | 106 mm | 84 mm | 64 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 30.6 km/h | 29.1 km/h | 26.6 km/h |
| Humidity | 80% | 80% | 81% |
| Rainy days | 28 days | 25 days | 21 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 3 days | 6 days | 8 days |
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La Rochelle in January - FAQ
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What to pack to La Rochelle in January?
As you prepare for your trip to La Rochelle in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in La Rochelle, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
January rainfall patterns in La Rochelle
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