Milan vs Lyon

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.

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

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

Milan reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Lyon averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 3°C (37°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 March.

Milan receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lyon sees 59 mm over 11 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%.