When to go to Lille?
Cobbled squares and Flemish gables give Lille its face, with the Vieille Bourse holding the centre of the Grand-Place. In Vieux-Lille, narrow lanes lead to estaminets serving moules-frites beneath oriel windows, while the Palais des Beaux-Arts keeps one of the richest collections in France. The Vauban citadel adds green ramparts and shaded walks along the moat.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Lille, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Lille
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9 | 62 | 4 | 46 |
| February | 4.3 | 57 | 7 | 47 |
| March | 6.5 | 80 | 8 | 53 |
| April | 8.7 | 63 | 10 | 61 |
| May | 10.5 | 72 | 14 | 69 |
| June | 12.2 | 64 | 17 | 77 |
| July | 11.5 | 69 | 19 | 75 |
| August | 10.7 | 70 | 19 | 74 |
| September | 8.7 | 89 | 17 | 64 |
| October | 6.6 | 91 | 13 | 54 |
| November | 4.0 | 98 | 8 | 43 |
| December | 2.5 | 79 | 6 | 40 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Lille, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is February (about 57 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 19°C). Over the year, an average of 893 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Lille?
- Grand-Place and Vieille Bourse
- Palais des Beaux-Arts
- Vieux-Lille (historic quarter)
- Vauban citadel
Practical info
- Country: France (Nord)
- Station: Lille-Flandres
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