Lyon vs Milan

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Milan edges ahead as the better destination in March. Milan offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Lyon sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Lyon is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Milan is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Milan is the stronger choice in March.

Lyon reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Milan averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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 March.

Lyon receives approximately 59 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Milan sees 73 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 3 rain days and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.