August could be a good time to visit Lille, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +22°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in August. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Lille;
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lille has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Lille in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lille for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +23°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +19°C.
Is Lille warm or cold in August?
Lille is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +14°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Lille, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lille in August
Lille weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+22°C
+22°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+7°C
+6°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+42°C
+37°C
+34°C
Rainfall
73 mm
74 mm
65 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
77%
81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
5
Cloudy days
7
7
9
Rainy days
18
18
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +22°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 74 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lille in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 August, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Lille based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 315 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 85 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August 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 August 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 August in Lille?
This is the weather in Lille in August 2023:
1 August
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+21°C
2 August
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+21°C
3 August
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+19°C
4 August
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+22°C
5 August
🌧️
+16°C
6 August
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+20°C
7 August
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+21°C
8 August
🌧️
+19°C
9 August
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+25°C
10 August
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+27°C
11 August
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+26°C
12 August
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+25°C
13 August
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+24°C
14 August
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+28°C
15 August
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+25°C
16 August
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+26°C
17 August
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+25°C
18 August
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+28°C
19 August
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+28°C
20 August
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+28°C
21 August
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+28°C
22 August
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+28°C
23 August
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+29°C
24 August
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+24°C
25 August
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+22°C
26 August
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+20°C
27 August
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+20°C
28 August
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+19°C
29 August
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+20°C
30 August
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+20°C
31 August
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+19°C
In August 2023 Lille had 19 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lille climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lille in August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Lille?
It’s always a good time to visit Lille, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lille in August?
August 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 August?
Lille is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lille in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lille in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.