Lyon: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Lyon. Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Lyon has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 9°C, and approximately 9 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Lyon is during April, May, June, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 2°C | 7 | Good |
| February | 12°C | 3°C | 10 | Good |
| March | 14°C | 4°C | 5 | Good |
| April | 21°C | 9°C | 6 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 22°C | 12°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 25°C | 15°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 30°C | 17°C | 6 | Good |
| August | 29°C | 18°C | 5 | Good |
| September | 25°C | 15°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 16°C | 9°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 13°C | 5°C | 6 | Good |
| December | 9°C | 3°C | 21 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 19°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 6 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 28°C
Low: 17°C
Rainy days: 7 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 18°C
Low: 10°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 9°C | 2°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 12°C | 3°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 14°C | 4°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 21°C | 9°C | 6 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 22°C | 12°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 25°C | 15°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 30°C | 17°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 29°C | 18°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 25°C | 15°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 16°C | 9°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 13°C | 5°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 9°C | 3°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
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Gastronomic capital, including traboules, Vieux Lyon traboules and Basilica of Fourvière, silk heritage, and riverside life.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Lyon have?
Lyon has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 19°C (highs) and 9°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
The best time to visit Lyon is during April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures average around 21°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Lyon?
The hottest month in Lyon is July with average highs of 30°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Lyon?
Lyon sees the most rain in December (21 rainy days), while March is the driest month (5 rainy days).
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