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When is the best time to go to Lille

When is the best time to go to Lille, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Lille?

In general the best time to visit Lille is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Lille in different months

This is the average weather in Lille for each month based on historic data:

In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 167 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 80 mm in October.

January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +2°C.

Climate in Lille

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lille for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+15°C+20°C+26°C+26°C+31°C+33°C+42°C+37°C+34°C+28°C+20°C+16°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+6°C+7°C+10°C+14°C+17°C+20°C+22°C+22°C+19°C+15°C+10°C+7°C
Minimum Temperature
-20°C-12°C-10°C-3°C0°C+4°C+7°C+6°C+2°C-3°C-7°C-11°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
878380757677777781848788
Rain, mm
755871597476737465807788
Snow, mm
181680000000315
Average wind speed, m/s
444333333334
Sunny Days
245665665422
Cloud Days
1110887877991011
Rainy Days
151217161817181816181715
Snowy Days
331000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lille during the whole year:
The hottest month in Lille is August with average maximum temperature going up to +22°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lille looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Lille is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 75%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lille during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 59 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 15 rainy days and 88 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Lille during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 3 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lille:

What is the hottest month in Lille?

The hottest month in Lille is August with average maximum temperature of +22°C.

What is the coldest month in Lille?

The coldest month in Lille is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.

Is Lille worth visiting in winter?

Winter is usually not the best time to go to Lille.

When does it rain the least in Lille?

if you're looking to visit Lille when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, October, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 58 mm of rain.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

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.