Lens Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Lens is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Lens, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. 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
On average, Lens receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 774 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Lens enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 75 mm of precipitation, while in March, Lens receives about 55 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Lens 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
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.
