Nord-Pas-de-Calais Weather in August

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

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Lille Arras Wimereux Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Planning a getaway to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in August

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France is a region in France. August in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Sangatte at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Banteux at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Banteux and 16°C (61°F) in Sangatte. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

To explore the conditions in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oye-Plage with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Clairfayts with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Lille typically receives 200 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Nord-Pas-de-Calais by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais — 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)
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Best Places to Visit in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in August

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

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-Pas-de-Calais

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

Temperature range in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (August)

Precipitation variation in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (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 →

Arras

In August Arras 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
66 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arras →

Wimereux

In August Wimereux generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
208 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Wimereux →

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

In August Le Touquet-Paris-Plage generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
208 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage →

Calais

In August Calais generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calais →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 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-Pas-de-Calais in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Arras 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Wimereux 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Calais 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Berck-sur-Mer 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in August?

the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Lille average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in August?

In Lille, the average daytime high in August is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 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-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France with overall perfect weather in Lille.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lille. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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