Early July 1 July
74°F
Typical afternoon high
27% historical wet-day frequency
France · Beach
Lille & the north coast
in July.
Is July a good time?
Warm days.
More overnight stays than June.
July averages 75°F afternoons and 63°F seas, with about 9 rain days.
- Afternoons
- 75°F
- Sea
- 63°F
- Visitor demand
- 89%of August peak
Historical Nord-Pas de Calais regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Lille; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
6.6/10 · scores & prioritiesPlanning to sightsee in Lille? The weather score rates beach conditions. Sightseeing rates excellent (9.2/10).
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#1 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather7.8/10Very good
CrowdsPeak seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, quieter than most of Europe this month
CostPriceyfor Europe; France-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your July
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 75°F (24°C): T-shirt weather; nights around 55°F (13°C): a sweater and a light jacket. Bring rain gear: about 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 16 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in July?
The sea averages 63°F. Our swimming guide: cold: short dips, or a wetsuit. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 16 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 05:53 and sets about 21:56 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 55°F (13°C); afternoons reach about 75°F (24°C). Expect rain on about 9 days in a typical July.
Typical afternoon
75°F (24°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Julys
Night low
55°F (13°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
63°F (17°C)
cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
16h 03m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late July?
Early and late July have similar afternoon averages. The afternoon high averages 74°F on the 1st, versus 76°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 27% to 32% between those dates.
Mid July 15 July
75°F
Typical afternoon high
24% historical wet-day frequency
Late July 31 July
76°F
Typical afternoon high
32% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Public holidays · 2027: 14 Jul National Day.
Daily calendar & holiday datesJuly 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
July 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174° | 274° | 374° | 474° | |||
| 574° | 674° | 774° | 874° | 974° | 1074° | 1174° |
| 1275° | 1375° | 1475° | 1575° | 1676° | 1776° | 1876° |
| 1976° | 2076° | 2176° | 2277° | 2377° | 2477° | 2577° |
| 2676° | 2776° | 2876° | 2976° | 3076° | 3176° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons warm from about 74°F (23°C) in the first week to 76°F (24°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 24–32%.
School-holiday dates for July 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open. Public holidays: 14 Jul National Day. Elsewhere in July 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: Italy 100%, Spain 100%, Germany 54%, Netherlands 64%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Peak season. July averages 89% of August's overnight stays per day. More overnight stays than June.
Overnight stays across Nord-Pas de Calais do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, quieter than most of Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
About usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
France as a whole
Above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 110 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Year-to-year variation
How much does July vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 69°F (21°C) and 81°F (27°C); in 11 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 75°F (24°C). Rain days ranged from 1 to 15; half the years had 4–11.
Rain days in each July
Rain days
9
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 12 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
5 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
3 of 15
of the last 15 Julys had at least one day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
20 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded JulyHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 69°F | 10 |
| 2012 | 71°F | 15 |
| 2013 | 78°F | 5 |
| 2014 | 75°F | 11 |
| 2015 | 75°F | 8 |
| 2016 | 74°F | 4 |
| 2017 | 76°F | 9 |
| 2018 | 81°F | 2 |
| 2019 | 77°F | 3 |
| 2020 | 74°F | 6 |
| 2021 | 73°F | 11 |
| 2022 | 78°F | 1 |
| 2023 | 74°F | 12 |
| 2024 | 74°F | 11 |
| 2025 | 77°F | 10 |
Checked against 25 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
June, July
or August?
| Typical conditions | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 72°F | 75°F | 75°F |
| Sea | 58°F | 63°F | 65°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Overnight demand | 73% | 89% | 100% |
June: Cooler afternoons and cooler sea than July. Less overnight demand. June guide →
August: Warmer sea than July. More overnight demand. August guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with July Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. July stays as your reference.
June has fewer overnight stays than July, with a similar or higher Weather score.
Your comparison
July or June?
Overnight stays are 73% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest well above usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the June guide →| Typical conditions | July | June |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 75°F | 72°F |
| Nights | 55°F | 52°F |
| Sea | 63°F | 58°F |
| Rain days | 9 | 8 |
| Visitor season | Peak season | Busy season |
| Overall / 10 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Month rank | #1 | #4 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 | #10 | 46°F | 35°F | 49°F | 13 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| February | 3.0 | #11 | 48°F | 35°F | 47°F | 10 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| March | 4.4 | #8 | 54°F | 37°F | 47°F | 10 | 2.4 | Moderate season |
| April | 5.6 | #6 | 60°F | 40°F | 49°F | 7 | 4.4 | Busy season |
| May | 5.9 | #5 | 66°F | 46°F | 53°F | 9 | 5.7 | Busy season |
| June | 6.4 | #4 | 72°F | 52°F | 58°F | 8 | 7.0 | Busy season |
| July | 6.6 | #1 | 75°F | 55°F | 63°F | 9 | 7.8 | Peak season |
| August | 6.4 | #3 | 75°F | 56°F | 65°F | 10 | 7.9 | Peak season |
| September | 6.5 | #2 | 70°F | 52°F | 64°F | 8 | 6.8 | Busy season |
| October | 5.4 | #7 | 62°F | 48°F | 61°F | 12 | 4.1 | Moderate season |
| November | 3.4 | #9 | 53°F | 41°F | 57°F | 12 | 1.4 | Moderate season |
| December | 3.0 | #12 | 48°F | 38°F | 52°F | 14 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
Near here
Nearby places in July
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Bruges & the Belgian coastWest Flanders · Belgium · about 40 miles
Balanced Overall 5.8 · Very good weather, 74°F (23°C) · Peak season · Cost expensive
HainautBelgium · about 60 miles
Balanced Overall 6.4 · Excellent weather, 75°F (24°C) · Peak season · Cost expensive
Paris & aroundFrance · about 120 miles
Balanced Overall 7.9 · Excellent weather, 79°F (26°C) · Steady all year · Cost moderate
Rotterdam, The Hague & South HollandNetherlands · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 6.9 · Excellent weather, 74°F (23°C) · Peak season · Cost expensive
Amsterdam & North HollandNetherlands · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 6.8 · Excellent weather, 72°F (22°C) · Peak season · Cost expensive
Elsewhere in Europe
Better July weather than Lille & the north coast
Lille & the north coast's weather ranks 53 of 77 beach regions this month. These beach regions outside France have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Lille & the north coast.
Liguria & the Cinque TerreItaly · about 510 miles
Excellent weather (9.9): 9°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days, pricier
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly · about 560 miles
Very good weather (8.9): 10°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days, pricier
MarcheItaly · about 700 miles
Excellent weather (9.9): 13°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days, pricier
GaliciaSpain · about 730 miles
Excellent weather (9.3): 3°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days, cheaper
Croatia's coastSplit, Dubrovnik · Croatia · about 740 miles
Excellent weather (9.9): 11°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's peak season, 89% of the busiest month and 45% above its average month. That means about 37,000 overnight visitors on a typical July night across the region, 66% of them from France itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 25,000 more: 67 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 74 |
| How our weather was checked | 25 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.3°C), night lows within 1°F (0.8°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 9 |
| Busiest month here | August · 10 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 0.9% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 17th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 66% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 67 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 1.5% |
| National hotel-price season | France historical 2024–2025 index: A little above usual (+6% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 4.1 million |
| Statistical region | FRE1 · Nord-Pas de Calais |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.