Nord Weather in October

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

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Planning a trip to the Nord, France this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Nord in October

The Nord, France is a region in France. October in the Nord generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Lille.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Seclin with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Bray-Dunes with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Lille receives about 116 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 October

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

Temperature range in the Nord (October)

Precipitation variation in the Nord (October)

Lille

In October Lille generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
116 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Lille →

Valenciennes

In October Valenciennes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
116 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Valenciennes →

Villeneuve d'Ascq

In October Villeneuve d'Ascq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
116 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Villeneuve d'Ascq →

Tourcoing

In October Tourcoing generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
116 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Tourcoing →

Dunkerque

In October Dunkerque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
120 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Dunkerque →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Valenciennes 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Villeneuve d'Ascq 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Tourcoing 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Dunkerque 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Cambrai 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

The Nord weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across the Nord, France in October. The popular destination of Lille averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

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

In Lille, the average daytime high in October is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Nord, France during October, with Lille averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Nord, France with overall tolerable weather in Lille. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lille. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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