What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

Q: What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 7.22°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in La Rochelle

Detailed information about the current water temperature in La Rochelle. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

45.0

°F

January 15, 20:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.2°F

Tomorrow:

44.8°F

Sunrise:

08:44

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

9 h. 1 min.

La Rochelle in January

Minimum:

47.6°F

Average:

50.2°F

Maximum:

53.0°F

Sea water temperature in La Rochelle today

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 45.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 3.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.8°F.

Daily water temperature in La Rochelle

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	47.6°F	49.0°F	50.2°F
Jan 2	47.2°F	49.6°F	50.4°F
Jan 3	46.7°F	49.9°F	50.2°F
Jan 4	45.8°F	49.9°F	50.1°F
Jan 5	44.7°F	49.4°F	49.6°F
Jan 6	45.2°F	49.5°F	49.5°F
Jan 7	45.5°F	48.8°F	49.5°F
Jan 8	45.8°F	48.9°F	49.2°F
Jan 9	44.7°F	49.0°F	49.0°F
Jan 10	44.2°F	49.4°F	49.1°F
Jan 11	43.8°F	49.7°F	48.8°F
Jan 12	44.0°F	49.5°F	48.8°F
Jan 13	44.6°F	49.1°F	48.8°F
Jan 14	45.2°F	48.3°F	48.7°F
Jan 15	45.0°F	47.8°F	48.7°F
Jan 16	44.8°F	47.5°F	48.4°F
Jan 17	44.7°F	46.6°F	48.3°F
Jan 18	44.4°F	46.8°F	48.1°F
Jan 19	44.2°F	46.3°F	47.9°F
Jan 20	44.0°F	46.0°F	47.7°F
Jan 21	44.2°F	46.5°F	47.8°F
Jan 22	44.0°F	45.8°F	47.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in La Rochelle by month

In an average year, La Rochelle offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in La Rochelle was recorded on August 26, 2023, reaching a 74.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 11, 2026, dipping to 43.8°F. The average readings by season are 49.3°F in Winter, 55.5°F in Spring, 68.6°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.