Milan vs Lyon

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.

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

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

Milan reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Lyon averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 16°C (61°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 August.

Milan receives approximately 105 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lyon sees 76 mm over 9 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%.