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Île de Ré combines sheltered waters (Pertuis Breton and Antiochois), access to La Rochelle, Aix and Oléron, Ré art de vivre. Sailing season April to October.
| Month | Air (°C) | Sea (°C) | Wind (kts) | Waves (m) | Rain (mm) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3° | 10.2° | 13.1· 33% | 2.21 | 96 | Avoid |
| February | 8.5° | 7.8° | 13.4· 34% | 1.98 | 72 | Avoid |
| March | 10.0° | 9.1° | 12.6· 29% | 2.38 | 62 | Fair |
| April | 12.2° | 12.5° | 10.7· 15% | 1.69 | 42 | Good |
| May | 14.9° | 15.1° | 11.1· 18% | 1.16 | 51 | Best |
| June | 18.3° | 19.6° | 9.9· 6% | 1.05 | 58 | Best |
| July | 19.8° | 19.2° | 10.2· 7% | 1.18 | 25 | Best |
| August | 19.7° | 21.3° | 9.8· 10% | 1.19 | 41 | Best |
| September | 18.5° | 21.8° | 10.1· 11% | 1.38 | 48 | Best |
| October | 15.6° | 19.6° | 11.7· 23% | 2.03 | 86 | Good |
| November | 12.2° | 14.5° | 13.2· 31% | 2.66 | 111 | Avoid |
| December | 9.5° | 10.7° | 13.5· 38% | 2.39 | 100 | Avoid |
Spring on Île de Ré is when sailing reclaims its rights. From April to June, schools reopen at Saint-Martin, Loix and Le Bois-Plage, thermal winds settle (10-15 knots), and water gradually rises from 12°C to 19°C. The ideal season to combine learning, pertuis navigation and island cycling discovery. Rivage Ré villas offer their best year-round rates.
Summer on Île de Ré combines sailing, cycling and refined art de vivre. From June to August, thermal winds make afternoons ideal for navigation, water reaches 21°C, and cruises to Aix, Oléron and La Rochelle are at peak. Market atmosphere (Saint-Martin), oyster tastings, family beaches complete the nautical experience.
Autumn anoints Île de Ré as a refined sailing destination. From September to October, technical conditions are excellent, crowds thin out, golden light transforms the pertuis. Excellent compromise for intermediates wanting to avoid summer crowds.
Winter on Île de Ré isn't the sailing season. For a visit, enjoy Ré art de vivre: year-round restaurants, cycling through misty pines, Christmas markets. Rivage villas with fireplaces offer a unique intimacy.
Atlantic winter. 7-8°C, successive lows, formed sea. Closed pleasure season.
Same as January. Frequent storms.
Winter exit. 11°C, first deliveries, spring regattas.
Resumption. 14°C, thermal winds settling.
Excellent. 17°C, 10-15 knot winds, ideal conditions.
Spring peak. 21°C, longest days, comfortable navigation.
Summer (24°C). Thermal afternoon winds, 21°C water, summer atmosphere.
Tourist peak. Conditions identical to July, saturated ports.
The crown jewel. 22°C, thinning crowds, excellent technical conditions.
Excellent. 17°C, golden light, season's end.
Season's end. 12°C, first autumnal lows.
Winter. 8°C. Closed season.
Data: Open-Meteo (ERA5), period 2014-2023. Updated May 5, 2026.