Lille weather in January

Lille, France
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January in Lille: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Lille · #694 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Lille climate normals — January

Daytime high7°C / 45°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Rainfall66 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine3.6 h/day
Daylight8.6 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall6.4 cm / 2.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Lille in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Lille?
January in Lille: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lille on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
What is the weather like in Lille in January?
In January, Lille averages a daily high of 7°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 65.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lille in January?
Lille has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
Does it snow in Lille in January?
Lille sees roughly 6.4 cm of snowfall in January.

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