Clouds are expected to cover Béthune from morning to night on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The forecast points to a long stretch of grey skies, with little chance of sunshine.
Temperatures begin near 14°C and reach 16°C by late morning. Humidity dips slightly, but any relief is brief as a steady southwesterly wind picks up. Early gusts reach 20 to 25 km/h, occasionally rising to 40 km/h and making the air feel cooler than the temperatures suggest.
Météo-France expects scattered showers around midday, though rainfall totals should stay low and localized.
The pattern holds into the afternoon. Overcast skies persist, and temperatures climb to 18°C before leveling off. Winds strengthen to 30 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h. Humidity remains high, and the air feels heavier as the day goes on.
Evening brings little change. The temperature stays around 18°C before dropping to 15°C overnight. Southwesterly winds continue at 30 km/h, with gusts still reaching 50 km/h, then ease to 15 to 20 km/h later in the night. The sky shifts from thick overcast to thinner high clouds, but the damp feeling lingers.
As night deepens, temperatures fall to 11°C. The wind turns slightly west-southwest and slows to 10 to 15 km/h, with early gusts up to 30 km/h before calming. Skies are expected to clear after a cloudy start, though humidity stays high.
Regional forecasts from Le Figaro, citing La Chaîne Météo, say a weak rain front will cross western Hauts-de-France on September 17, bringing light but noticeable precipitation to areas including Artois. Local rainfall amounts are expected to range from 0 to 3 mm, with slightly higher totals closer to the coast.
Friday starts differently. The morning opens at 10°C under clear skies, with a light southwesterly breeze at 10 km/h and occasional gusts to 15 km/h. Clouds return as the day goes on, and humidity gradually drops. By late afternoon, temperatures reach about 20°C, while the wind shifts to west-southwest and picks up to 25 km/h, gusting up to 45 km/h.
For more detailed updates, Ouest-France provides hour-by-hour weather for every commune on its weather page, based on data from Weather'n'co.
With little sun expected and winds continuing, Béthune residents can expect grey skies and restless air through the day. Following the forecast will help with planning, since comfort depends more on wind and cloud cover than on the temperature itself.
