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

What should you pack for a trip to Lille in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Lille tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Lille in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lille. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lille, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 90%  

Sunshine 51 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lille.

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