Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 11°
nights 5 to 6°
- 12 rainy days · 87 mm
- sea 9°
When is the best time to visit Rochefort and the Charente Estuary?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar14°fair
- Apr16°recommended
- May19°recommended
- Jun23°fair
- Jul25°not recommended
- Aug25°fair
- Sep23°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec11°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 5° | 86 mm | 13 d | 9° | |
| February | 11° | 5° | 72 mm | 10 d | 9° | |
| March | 14° | 7° | 83 mm | 14 d | 10° | |
| April | 16° | 9° | 51 mm | 10 d | 14° | ✓ |
| May | 19° | 12° | 73 mm | 12 d | 17° | ✓ |
| June | 23° | 16° | 68 mm | 10 d | 21° | |
| July | 25° | 17° | 31 mm | 7 d | 22° | |
| August | 25° | 17° | 41 mm | 7 d | 23° | |
| September | 23° | 15° | 64 mm | 11 d | 21° | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 12° | 95 mm | 11 d | 18° | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 8° | 96 mm | 13 d | 14° | |
| December | 11° | 6° | 103 mm | 14 d | 10° |
The four seasons in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Rochefort) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 19°
nights 7 to 12°
- 12 rainy days · 69 mm
- sea 14°
Summer
Jun → Aug23 to 25°
nights 16 to 17°
- 8 rainy days · 47 mm
- sea 22°
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 23°
nights 8 to 15°
- 12 rainy days · 85 mm
- sea 18°
Book early for April to May and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h43 of daylight, in December 8h40, a difference of 7h03.
9h02Jan
10h17Feb
11h46Mar
13h29Apr
14h55May
15h43Jun
15h24Jul
14h08Aug
12h28Sep
10h49Oct
9h23Nov
8h40Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Rochefort" (45.94°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: July, August
- Sightseeing & walks: February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°5° at night
- 86 mm · 13 d
- sea 9°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°5° at night
- 72 mm · 10 d
- sea 9°
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair14°7° at night
- 83 mm · 14 d
- sea 10°
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended16°9° at night
- 51 mm · 10 d
- sea 14°
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended19°12° at night
- 73 mm · 12 d
- sea 17°
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair23°16° at night
- 68 mm · 10 d
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended25°17° at night
- 31 mm · 7 d
- sea 22°
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair25°17° at night
- 41 mm · 7 d
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended23°15° at night
- 64 mm · 11 d
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°12° at night
- 95 mm · 11 d
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°8° at night
- 96 mm · 13 d
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended11°6° at night
- 103 mm · 14 d
- sea 10°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (86 mm). Sea at 9 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Sea at 9 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Frequent rain: 83 mm over 14 days. Sea at 10 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 41 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (64 mm). Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, 6 °C at night. A very wet month, 103 mm of rain over 14 days. Sea at 10 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rochefort and the Charente Estuary?
April to May and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 16 to 23 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Rochefort).
Which month should you avoid in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 103 mm over 14 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Rochefort).
What is the hottest month in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary?
July, with 25 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Rochefort).
What is the coldest month in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Rochefort).
What is the driest month in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary?
July: 31 mm over 7 days of rain, against 103 mm in December, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Rochefort and the Charente Estuary?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in July, August (warmest 23 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Rochefort).
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