When to go
The Best Time to Visit Lyon
Month-by-month climate data for Lyon, France — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
May–June, September–October. Mild river-city weather; December’s Fête des Lumières fills the streets with light installations.
Warmest in Lyon: Jul (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Dec (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Lyon climate, month by month
January
7° / 1°C
~11 rain days
Fair
February
11° / 2°C
~8 rain days
Good
March
14° / 4°C
~10 rain days
Good
April
17° / 7°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
May
21° / 11°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
June
26° / 16°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
July
28° / 17°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
August
28° / 17°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
September
24° / 14°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
October
18° / 10°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
November
11° / 5°C
~10 rain days
Good
December
8° / 2°C
~14 rain days
Fair
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