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Lyon in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lyon in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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November

Weather in Lyon in November 2024

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Lyon in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +11°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 87 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lyon has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Lyon in November

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

The temperature in November is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +11°C.

Is Lyon warm or cold in November?

Lyon is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +5°C.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Lyon:

Climate in Lyon in November

Lyon weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+18°C+11°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-8°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+22°C+20°C
Rainfall
101 mm87 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%82%83%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
632
Cloudy days
91212
Rainy days
151414
Snowy days
013

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 101 mm to 87 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in October to 3 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lyon in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lyon is gradually decreasing during November, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Lyon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 67%, leading to total precipitation of around 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lyon wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Lyon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

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

How was the weather last November in Lyon?

This is the weather in Lyon in November 2023:
1 November
☀️
+15°C
2 November
🌧️
+15°C
3 November
🌧️
+13°C
4 November
☀️
+13°C
5 November
☀️
+16°C
6 November
☀️
+16°C
7 November
☀️
+14°C
8 November
☀️
+15°C
9 November
☀️
+12°C
10 November
🌧️
+15°C
11 November
☀️
+14°C
12 November
🌧️
+15°C
13 November
☀️
+16°C
14 November
🌧️
+17°C
15 November
☀️
+15°C
16 November
☀️
+15°C
17 November
🌧️
+13°C
18 November
☀️
+12°C
19 November
☁️
+16°C
20 November
☀️
+11°C
21 November
🌧️
+11°C
22 November
☁️
+10°C
23 November
☀️
+9°C
24 November
☁️
+12°C
25 November
☁️
+6°C
26 November
☀️
+7°C
27 November
🌧️
+6°C
28 November
🌧️
+9°C
29 November
☀️
+7°C
30 November
🌧️
+11°C
In November 2023 Lyon had 16 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Lyon climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lyon in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+15°C) and the highest in 2023 (+20°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 641 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 1253 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lyon in November:

Is November a good time to visit Lyon?

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

Can you sunbathe in Lyon in November?

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

Is Lyon rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Lyon in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lyon in November, 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 Lyon

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lyon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.