Lyon vs Milan

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lyon edges ahead as the better destination in August. Lyon offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Milan sees 12 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Lyon sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Milan is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lyon is the stronger choice in August.

Lyon reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Milan averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Lyon receives approximately 76 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Milan sees 105 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Lyon the drier option by 2 rain days and 29 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.