December · France
Best time to visit Lille in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lille in December
Average temperature 5°C, 70 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lille scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lille's Flemish squares, waffle shops and the Palais des Beaux-Arts sit a short train ride from Brussels and Paris.
December in Lille: expect compromises
December averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lille in December?
- In December, Lille averages 5°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lille?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lille in December?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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