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Béthune Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Béthune experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Béthune is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Béthune receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 777 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Béthune enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 75 mm of precipitation, while in March, Béthune receives about 55 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Béthune can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Lille, France (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Lille, France (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Béthune

Sat   Dec 21
11°C | 6°C
SW 8 m/s
1.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sun   Dec 22
9°C | 5°C
W 8 m/s
1.6 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | 2°C
NW 8 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Béthune in France

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Béthune?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Béthune?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Béthune?
    December tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Béthune?
    March is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Béthune?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 213 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.