Milan vs Lyon

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Milan edges ahead as the better destination in October. Milan offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Lyon sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Milan sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Lyon is also comfortable at 17°C.

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

Milan reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Lyon averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 October.

Milan receives approximately 127 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lyon sees 99 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 1 rain day and 28 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.