Lille weather in May

Lille, France
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May in Lille: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Lille · #392 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Lille climate normals — May

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Rainfall57 mm / 2.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine11.6 h/day
Daylight15.5 h
Wind19 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

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

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Lille in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Lille?
May in Lille: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Lille on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Lille in May?
In May, Lille averages a daily high of 17.5°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 56.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lille in May?
Lille has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.

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