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Lille in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lille in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lille, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Lille in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Lille in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +50°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 71 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lille has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Lille in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lille for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +54°F.

Is Lille warm or cold in March?

Lille is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +39°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Lille:

Climate in Lille in March

Lille weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+50°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+10°F+14°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+79°F+79°F
Rainfall
58 mm71 mm59 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%80%75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
456
Cloudy days
1088
Rainy days
121716
Snowy days
310

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 71 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 5.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lille in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lille is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 10 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Lille based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 384 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 72 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lille wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Lille based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Lille?

This is the weather in Lille in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+45°F
2 March
☀️
+50°F
3 March
☁️
+47°F
4 March
☁️
+46°F
5 March
☁️
+41°F
6 March
☁️
+46°F
7 March
🌧️
+42°F
8 March
🌫️
+44°F
9 March
🌧️
+57°F
10 March
🌧️
+51°F
11 March
☀️
+46°F
12 March
☁️
+55°F
13 March
☁️
+64°F
14 March
🌧️
+50°F
15 March
☀️
+50°F
16 March
☀️
+58°F
17 March
☀️
+63°F
18 March
🌧️
+60°F
19 March
☀️
+51°F
20 March
☁️
+54°F
21 March
☀️
+55°F
22 March
☁️
+55°F
23 March
🌧️
+60°F
24 March
☁️
+59°F
25 March
🌧️
+56°F
26 March
🌧️
+48°F
27 March
☀️
+49°F
28 March
☀️
+50°F
29 March
☀️
+64°F
30 March
🌧️
+60°F
31 March
🌧️
+53°F
In March 2023 Lille had 11 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lille climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lille in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+63°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 423 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3143 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lille in March:

Is March a good time to visit Lille?

It’s always a good time to visit Lille, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lille in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Lille rainy in March?

Lille is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lille in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lille in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Lille

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lille, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.