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 10°C, and approximately 11 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
Drier season: Feb–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec
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17 km/h
March (gusts 37)
Forecast for your trip dates
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Spring
Mar–May
Summer
Jun–Aug
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Winter
Dec–Feb
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 2°C | 13d (66mm) | 5h | 84% Very Humid | 1.9 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 12°C | 4°C | 9d (48mm) | 6.8h | 77% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| March | 15°C | 5°C | 10d (70mm) | 8.9h | 70% Humid | 5.4 High | | Good | View Details → |
| April (best) | 18°C | 7°C | 11d (73mm) | 10.3h | 67% Humid | 7.3 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| May (best) | 22°C | 11°C | 14d (106mm) | 10.8h | 69% Humid | 8.1 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 27°C | 16°C | 12d (95mm) | 12h | 67% Humid | 8.9 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 29°C | 17°C | 10d (75mm) | 12.4h | 62% Moderate | 9.1 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| August | 30°C | 17°C | 8d (60mm) | 11.5h | 61% Moderate | 8 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 24°C | 14°C | 11d (110mm) | 9.4h | 72% Humid | 5.9 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 19°C | 11°C | 11d (110mm) | 7.2h | 80% Very Humid | 3.6 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 13°C | 6°C | 12d (87mm) | 5.7h | 85% Very Humid | 2.2 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| December | 9°C | 4°C | 16d (102mm) | 4.4h | 88% Very Humid | 1.5 Low | | 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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