2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Lyon in March

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

March is a good time to visit Lyon. Lyon has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 14°C, lows of 4°C, and approximately 5 rainy days per month.

Avg High

14°C

Avg Low

4°C

Rainy days

5days

Daylight

11.9h

Is March a good time to visit Lyon?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

6:46 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
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

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Lyon? +

March is typically Good for visiting Lyon, with average highs of 14°C and around 5 rainy days.

What should I pack for Lyon in March? +

With highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Lyon in March? +

Lyon typically sees around 5 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Lyon in March? +

In March, Lyon gets approximately 11.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Lyon? +

No, March is not peak season in Lyon. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Lyon? +

The best months to visit Lyon are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Paris)

Last Updated: January 2026

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