Lens Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Lens, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to 8°C (46°F) in January.
Annual rain/snowfall is moderate at around 774 mm (30 in), with December being the wettest month. July is the sunniest month, averaging 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Lens
In Lens, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Lens
On average, Lens receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 774 mm (30 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Lens enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 75 mm (3 in) of precipitation, while in March, Lens receives about 55 mm (2.2 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
Sunshine Hours in Lens
Lens 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
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Lens by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Lens 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
