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 15.22°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.

59.4

°F

April 25, 21:18

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.3°F

Tomorrow:

59.7°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

21:05

Day Length:

14 h. 3 min.

La Rochelle in May

Minimum:

44.7°F

Average:

49.6°F

Maximum:

51.5°F

Sea water temperature in La Rochelle today

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 59.4°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 2.4°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 55.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.5°F, while the maximum might reach 60.3°F.

Daily water temperature in La Rochelle

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 11	57.7°F	56.8°F	55.0°F
Apr 12	57.2°F	57.3°F	55.2°F
Apr 13	57.1°F	56.9°F	55.3°F
Apr 14	58.3°F	56.2°F	55.4°F
Apr 15	57.3°F	56.6°F	55.5°F
Apr 16	59.0°F	56.3°F	55.7°F
Apr 17	59.3°F	56.8°F	55.9°F
Apr 18	58.8°F	57.0°F	56.2°F
Apr 19	59.2°F	57.3°F	56.4°F
Apr 20	60.0°F	56.9°F	56.6°F
Apr 21	59.9°F	57.2°F	56.8°F
Apr 22	58.2°F	56.4°F	56.5°F
Apr 23	58.4°F	56.6°F	56.8°F
Apr 24	59.3°F	57.1°F	57.0°F
Apr 25	59.4°F	57.5°F	57.0°F
Apr 26	59.7°F	58.7°F	57.3°F
Apr 27	59.5°F	57.4°F	57.1°F
Apr 28	59.6°F	58.5°F	57.2°F
Apr 29	59.8°F	59.7°F	57.4°F
Apr 30	60.1°F	60.4°F	57.7°F
May 1	60.3°F	60.8°F	57.9°F
May 2	60.2°F	60.2°F	57.8°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, 55.7°F in Spring, 68.6°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.