Nord Weather in February

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

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Lille Valenciennes Villeneuve d'Ascq Tourcoing

Planning a journey to the Nord, France this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Nord in February

The Nord, France is a region in France. February in the Nord generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Lille.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Nord, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Armbouts-Cappel with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Fourmies with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Lille sees roughly 71 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in the Nord, France?

Temperature range in the Nord (February)

Precipitation variation in the Nord (February)

Lille

In February Lille generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
71 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lille →

Valenciennes

In February Valenciennes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
71 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Valenciennes →

Villeneuve d'Ascq

In February Villeneuve d'Ascq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
71 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Villeneuve d'Ascq →

Tourcoing

In February Tourcoing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
71 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tourcoing →

Dunkerque

In February Dunkerque generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
82 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dunkerque →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Valenciennes 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Villeneuve d'Ascq 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Tourcoing 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Dunkerque 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Cambrai 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

The Nord weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, the Nord, France generally has poor weather conditions. Lille sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Lille averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Nord, France during February, with Lille averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Nord, France due to the typically poor weather in Lille.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Lille. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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