Lyon vs Paris

Lyon and Paris are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Lyon sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Paris is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in May. Lyon receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Lyon reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Paris averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 9°C (48°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 May.

Lyon receives approximately 90 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Paris sees 65 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 2 rain days and 25 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.