The climate in La Rochelle and the surrounding area is temperate maritime. It is very much influenced by the warm Gulf Stream. You can come to La Rochelle at any time of the year. In winter you can rarely see snow here, the rainy season in the resort lasts about three months. The rainy season in La Rochelle starts in October.
The best time for a vacation in La Rochelle is the second half of summer. The average air temperature in the summer months stays around the mark of +25 ° C. In general, the weather conditions are favorable for recreation.
Note that the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean affects the lifestyle of vacationers and the population of La Rochelle. The waves of the Atlantic Ocean bring a lot of marine life to the Bay of Biscay, which is one of the articles of income of the maritime and fishing port.
La Rochelle's plant and animal life
The mild maritime climate, with the strong influence of the Gulf Stream, means that the vegetation of La Rochelle and the surrounding area is a riot. Coniferous trees, original tropical palms and marshland plants are all intricately combined in the flora of this wonderful area.
La Rochelle's animal life has suffered greatly as a result of human activity. Only in the marshy area of the island of Re Lilo de Nij are numerous bird nests preserved. Even more birds appear during migrations, when rare species stop for a stopover on their way south. On the outskirts of the villages you may encounter wild rabbits. Foxes, hoopoes and herons have been spotted.
The marine world of the Bay of Biscay is diverse. There are commercial fisheries for flounder, herring, clams, shrimp and lobster.
