When is the best time to go to Lille

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lille, Belgium. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Lille weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lille are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Lille January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 67mm 1.7hrs 9.7hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Lille and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lille for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Lille and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lille with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lille February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 50mm 3.2hrs 11.2hrs

February in Lille is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lille.

February is in the winter in Lille and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lille with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lille March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 68mm 4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Lille is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lille for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Lille and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lille with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lille April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 52mm 5.7hrs 15hrs

Lille's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lille, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Lille and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lille with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in April »

May

Lille May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 64mm 7.2hrs 16.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Lille and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lille, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Lille and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lille with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in May »

June

Lille June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 76mm 7.2hrs 9.7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Lille and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lille, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Lille and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lille with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in June »

July

Lille July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 74mm 7hrs 11.2hrs

July in Lille is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lille, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Lille and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lille with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in July »

August

Lille August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 62mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Lille is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lille, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Lille and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lille with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in August »

September

Lille September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 64mm 5.6hrs 15hrs

Lille's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lille, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lille and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lille with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in September »

October

Lille October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 70mm 3.9hrs 16.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Lille and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lille.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lille and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lille with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in October »

November

Lille November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 77mm 2.5hrs 9.7hrs

The weather in November in Lille is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lille for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lille and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lille with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in November »

December

Lille December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 74mm 1.6hrs 11.2hrs

December in Lille is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lille for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Lille and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lille with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Lille weather stats

Lille weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 7.1hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: November 77mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 18.4°C 65.1°F
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