Lille in August

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Peak French holiday: coasts and Alps packed, small Paris restaurants closed, motorway jams on Saturdays (the grands départs).

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatInside Lille's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Lille's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Lille's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Lille's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• LilleHighs around 23.7 °C (75 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 75 °F (23.7 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 10 days
• Paris and the north, France · Paris, Lille, Champagne, Normandy inlandhot

  Grey, damp winters; late spring and September are the sweet spot. Paris heatwaves hit 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) in July–August and most flats and small hotels lack air conditioning.Grey, damp winters; late spring and September are the sweet spot. Paris heatwaves hit 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) in July–August and most flats and small hotels lack air conditioning.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Assumption big impact

  15 Aug · France

  Peak of the August holiday: coasts full, motorways jammed, many small businesses shut.

Crowds · France overall

High

Prices · France overall

High

France overall: Peak French holiday: coasts and Alps packed, small Paris restaurants closed, motorway jams on Saturdays (the grands départs).

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lille, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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