Nord Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Nord, France in August.

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Lille Valenciennes Villeneuve d'Ascq Tourcoing

Considering a trip to the Nord, France this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Nord in August

The Nord, France is a region in France. August in the Nord generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Lille. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Nord, France.

For a closer look at conditions across the Nord, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loon-Plage with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Clairfayts with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Lille gets approximately 200 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Nord by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Nord — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lille)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit the Nord →

Best Places to Visit in the Nord in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Nord.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Nord

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Nord, France?

Temperature range in the Nord (August)

Precipitation variation in the Nord (August)

Lille

In August Lille generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
200 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lille →

Valenciennes

In August Valenciennes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
200 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valenciennes →

Villeneuve d'Ascq

In August Villeneuve d'Ascq generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
200 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Villeneuve d'Ascq →

Tourcoing

In August Tourcoing generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
200 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tourcoing →

Dunkerque

In August Dunkerque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
217 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dunkerque →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Nord, in France.

In our records: France August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in France reached 43°C (109°F) in Carcassonne on August 23, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Nord in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Valenciennes 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Villeneuve d'Ascq 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Tourcoing 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Dunkerque 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Cambrai 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 75 mm (3 in)

The Nord weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Nord, France in August?

August in the Nord, France brings perfect weather. In Lille, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in the Nord, France in August?

Lille averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does the Nord, France get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Lille averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Nord, France.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Nord, France?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Nord, France. Typically, the climate in Lille is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Nord, France is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lille. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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