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Lille in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Lille in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Lille in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Lille, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +14°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Lille

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lille has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Lille in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lille for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +13°C with a maximum of +18°C and a minimum of 0°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +18°C.

Is Lille warm or cold in April?

Lille is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +10°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +5°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Lille:

Climate in Lille in April

Lille weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+10°C+14°C+17°C
Min. temperature
-10°C-3°C0°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+26°C+31°C
Rainfall
71 mm59 mm74 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%75%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
566
Cloudy days
887
Rainy days
171618
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +10°C to +14°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 71 mm to 59 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 75%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 5 to 6.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lille in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lille is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Lille based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 287 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lille wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Lille?

This is the weather in Lille in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+10°C
2 April
☁️
+8°C
3 April
☀️
+11°C
4 April
☀️
+11°C
5 April
☀️
+14°C
6 April
🌧️
+12°C
7 April
☁️
+12°C
8 April
☁️
+13°C
9 April
☀️
+17°C
10 April
☀️
+15°C
11 April
☀️
+13°C
12 April
🌧️
+12°C
13 April
☀️
+13°C
14 April
☀️
+12°C
15 April
☀️
+17°C
16 April
☀️
+15°C
17 April
☁️
+13°C
18 April
☀️
+14°C
19 April
☀️
+16°C
20 April
☀️
+11°C
21 April
🌧️
+13°C
22 April
🌫️
+13°C
23 April
☁️
+13°C
24 April
🌧️
+13°C
25 April
☁️
+12°C
26 April
☀️
+12°C
27 April
☀️
+16°C
28 April
☁️
+16°C
29 April
☁️
+15°C
30 April
☀️
+18°C
In April 2023 Lille had 16 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Lille climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lille in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 423 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3143 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lille in April:

Is April a good time to visit Lille?

It’s always a good time to visit Lille, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lille in April?

April has mild temperatures in Lille. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Lille rainy in April?

Lille is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lille in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lille in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Lille

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lille, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.