When is the best time to go to Lyon
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lyon, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Lyon
Lyon weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lyon are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 58mm | 2.3hrs | 10.3hrs |
The weather in January in Lyon is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Lyon and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lyon with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 58mm | 3.6hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Lyon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Lyon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lyon with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 66mm | 5.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Lyon is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lyon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Lyon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lyon with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 69mm | 6.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
Lyon's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lyon.
April is in the spring in Lyon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lyon with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 89mm | 7.5hrs | 16hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Lyon and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lyon.
May is in the spring in Lyon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lyon with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 78mm | 9hrs | 10.3hrs |
Lyon's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lyon, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Lyon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lyon with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 61mm | 10.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Lyon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lyon, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Lyon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lyon with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 77mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Lyon is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lyon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Lyon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lyon with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 78mm | 7.5hrs | 14.5hrs |
Lyon's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lyon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Lyon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lyon with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 79mm | 4.8hrs | 16hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Lyon and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lyon.
October is in the fall / autumn in Lyon and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lyon with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 73mm | 2.8hrs | 10.3hrs |
Lyon's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Lyon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lyon with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 64mm | 2.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Lyon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lyon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Lyon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lyon with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lyon weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 58mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 89mm 3.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.2°C 72°F |
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