Average Monthly Sunshine in Lille

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lille receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lille varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 213 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1620 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Lille’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lille enjoys an average of 1620 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Lille’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.