Lens Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Lens is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C (25°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in July to -13°C (9°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Lens has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1603 mm (63 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Lens enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 160 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation, while in October, Lens receives about 112 mm (4.4 in). For more details, please visit our Lens Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Lens can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lens.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, October, November and December and higher in February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)