Lyon vs Paris

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in April. Paris offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Lyon sees 10 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Lyon sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Paris is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in April.

Lyon reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Paris averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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 April.

Lyon receives approximately 80 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Paris sees 50 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 1 rain day and 30 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.