France
Best Time to Visit Arras
Arras has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, but its real appeal lies in spring and early autumn when the weather is mild and the city is less crowded. The main tourist season runs from May to September, coinciding with warm weather and several major events.
✦ Go in May or June for the best balance of good weather, manageable crowds, and affordable accommodation.
✅ Best months
May and June: warm but not hot, long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July and August. September also offers pleasant weather and the start of the cultural season.
🔥 Peak season
July and August: school holidays drive family tourism, hotel prices can double, and the city fills up for the Main Square events and the Arras Film Festival in November sees a spike.
💷 Shoulder (best value)
April and October: hotels often 30% cheaper, weather still decent (10-15°C), and crowds are thin. April has the start of the flower market; October has the Chocolate Fair.
🌙 Quietest & cheapest
December to February: the quietest and cheapest, but temperatures often below 5°C, grey skies, and some attractions have limited hours. Christmas market in December adds a brief boost.
Arras season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Weather: 5-15°C, increasing sunshine, occasional rain
Crowds: low to medium
Best for walking tours and the D-Day commemorations nearby.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Weather: 15-25°C, warmest in July/August, occasional thunderstorms
Crowds: high
Main Square festivals and outdoor dining.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Weather: 10-18°C in Sep, dropping to 5-10°C by Nov, more rain
Crowds: medium
Great for museum visits and the Arras Film Festival (Nov).
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Weather: 0-7°C, frosty mornings, snow possible
Crowds: low
Christmas market (Dec) and quieter exploration of the belfry and tunnels.
🎭 Events worth timing a trip around
Main Square Flower Market (April–Oct, every Sunday morning) and the Arras Film Festival (November) – both attract locals and visitors, but don’t cause extreme crowding.
🧳 What to pack
Layer up: even in summer evenings can be cool, and rain is possible year-round. A waterproof jacket and a light sweater are essential.
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Researched & reviewed by the TripSage editorial team · Updated July 2026.