Climate in Lille (Nord-Pas-de-Calais), France

The best time of year to visit Lille in France

Lille has a t temperate oceanic climate and is under influence of the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Warm Gulf Stream. Temperatures are moderate almost all year round. For example it doesn't really get cold in winter, even the average night temperature in Lille is just above freezing. It does rain regularly in Lille.

The best time of year to visit Lille is from May through September. You have no guarantee during this period, but the chances of dealing with good weather are greatest during these months. Summer (June to August) offers the highest temperatures. Normally these are also the sunniest months, although some years it can happen that May is extremely sunny and ends up being the sunniest month of the year.

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 Lille?
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Lille?
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.

Which is the wettest month in Lille?
December tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Lille?
April is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Lille?
July is the sunniest month with an average of 213 hours of sunshine.

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