City in Hauts-de-France, France
Lille weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Lille
May–September is mild and long-lit. Early September brings the Braderie de Lille, with huge crowds; winters are cold, grey and wet.
Lille weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°60 mm
- Feb7°55 mm
- Mar11°53 mm
- Apr15°40 mm
- May18°59 mm
- Jun22°61 mm
- Jul23°68 mm
- Aug23°73 mm
- Sep20°52 mm
- Oct16°65 mm
- Nov10°71 mm
- Dec6°73 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | 0°C33°F | 60 mm | 92% | Cold |
| February | 7°C45°F | 0°C32°F | 55 mm | 89% | Cold |
| March | 11°C51°F | 2°C35°F | 53 mm | 84% | Cold |
| April | 15°C59°F | 4°C40°F | 40 mm | 79% | Cool |
| May | 18°C65°F | 8°C47°F | 59 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C71°F | 11°C52°F | 61 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C74°F | 13°C56°F | 68 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| August | 23°C73°F | 13°C55°F | 73 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C68°F | 10°C50°F | 52 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C60°F | 7°C45°F | 65 mm | 86% | Cool |
| November | 10°C50°F | 4°C39°F | 71 mm | 92% | Cold |
| December | 6°C44°F | 1°C34°F | 73 mm | 94% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Lille?
May–Sep. May–September is mild and long-lit. Early September brings the Braderie de Lille, with huge crowds; winters are cold, grey and wet.
When is the rainy season in Lille?
Rain peaks in August with about 73 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Lille?
July, with average highs of 23°C (74°F).
How cold does Lille get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 0°C (32°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.