Lille in March

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Changeable; the south warms first. Châteaux and village hotels start reopening late in the month.

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

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

• LilleHighs around 11.2 °C (52 °F), lows around 3.8 °C (39 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 52 °F (11.2 °C), lows around 39 °F (3.8 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Paris and the north, France · Paris, Lille, Champagne, Normandy inlandfine

  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.

• Winter school holidays big impact

  Mid-Feb to mid-Mar (by school zone) · France

  Four staggered weeks fill ski resorts and Alpine trains; book Alps lodging months ahead.

Crowds · France overall

Low

Prices · France overall

Low

France overall: Changeable; the south warms first. Châteaux and village hotels start reopening late in the month.

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

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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