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When is the best time to visit Lyon?
In general the best time to visit Lyon is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in July and it has 11 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Lyon in different months
This is the average weather in Lyon for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during July.
In January, February, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 66 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 101 mm in October.
Climate in Lyon
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lyon for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +22°C | +26°C | +29°C | +34°C | +38°C | +40°C | +41°C | +35°C | +30°C | +22°C | +20°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +9°C | +13°C | +16°C | +21°C | +25°C | +28°C | +27°C | +23°C | +18°C | +11°C | +8°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -19°C | -12°C | -9°C | -3°C | +1°C | +6°C | +9°C | +6°C | +2°C | -5°C | -8°C | -11°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 82 | 76 | 69 | 66 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 82 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 58 | 51 | 63 | 82 | 100 | 89 | 77 | 85 | 89 | 101 | 87 | 69 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lyon during the whole year:
The hottest month in Lyon is July with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lyon looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Lyon is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 62%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lyon during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 77 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 15 rainy days and 101 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Lyon during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lyon:
What is the hottest month in Lyon?
The hottest month in Lyon is July with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Lyon?
The coldest month in Lyon is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.
Is Lyon worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Lyon could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Lyon?
if you're looking to visit Lyon when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, May, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 51 mm of rain.
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.