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

How's the weather trend in Lille as January approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Lille includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Lille in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 66 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lille. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Lille, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 66 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel 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 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

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