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, France. 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 58mm 1.9hrs 9.8hrs

The weather in January 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.

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 (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lille with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lille February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 47mm 3.2hrs 11.2hrs

February 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.

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 (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lille with around 47mm 1.8 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 58mm 4.1hrs 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 pretty 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 (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lille with around 58mm 2.3 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lille April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 48mm 5.9hrs 14.9hrs

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

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

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 (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lille with around 48mm 1.9 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Lille May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 60mm 7hrs 16.7hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Lille and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°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 60mm 2.4 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lille June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 65mm 7.6hrs 9.8hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Lille and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lille with around 65mm 2.6 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Lille July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 65mm 7.3hrs 11.2hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lille, with some extremely 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 22°C (71°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 65mm 2.6 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Lille August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 57mm 7.2hrs 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 very 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 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lille with around 57mm 2.3 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.

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September

Lille September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 62mm 5.6hrs 14.9hrs

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

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

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 (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lille weather in September »

October

Lille October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 69mm 4.2hrs 16.7hrs

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

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.

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 (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lille with around 69mm 2.7 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lille November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 72mm 2.6hrs 9.8hrs

The climate in Lille during November can be summarized as 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 72mm 2.8 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Lille December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 65mm 1.7hrs 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 pretty 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 65mm 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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Lille weather stats

Lille weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22°C 71.6°F
Driest month: February 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.2hrs
Coldest month: January 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: November 72mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: August 18.4°C 65.1°F
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