Lille weather in August (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

How is the weather in Lille in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Lille, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Lille in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 200 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lille climate page with graphs.

 

Lille, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lille in August?

For visitors traveling to Lille, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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