Best Time to Visit
🇫🇷 Lyon, France · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
7°
0°
Poor
Feb
9°
1°
Good
Mar
13°
3°
Great
Apr
16°
6°
Great
May
20°
10°
Great
Jun
24°
14°
Great
Jul
27°
16°
Great
Aug
27°
16°
Great
Sep
22°
13°
Great
Oct
17°
9°
Great
Nov
11°
4°
Good
Dec
7°
1°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 0°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 9°C | 1°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 13°C | 3°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 16°C | 6°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 20°C | 10°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 24°C | 14°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 27°C | 16°C | 10 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 27°C | 16°C | 9 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 9 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 11°C | 4°C | 12 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 7°C | 1°C | 12 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 16°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 8°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
The least favorable time to visit Lyon is January and December. During this period, you can expect cold weather, frequent rain.
January
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
December
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Lyon during the best travel months (April, June, July), when temperatures range from 12°C to 22°C:
Lyon has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 27°C, while the coldest month is December at just 7°C. Annual rainfall averages 947mm across approximately 134 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Low °C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 69 | 55 | 59 | 80 | 90 | 81 | 76 | 76 | 92 | 99 | 98 | 72 |
| Sun h/day | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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