France · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Lyon are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Lyon sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in January (around 7°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 821mm — October is typically the wettest month (~100mm) and February the driest (~42mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 288 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 1°C | 50mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 9° / 1°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 14° / 4°C | 49mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 7°C | 69mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 11°C | 81mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 26° / 15°C | 74mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 28° / 17°C | 67mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 28° / 17°C | 66mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 23° / 13°C | 83mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 18° / 10°C | 100mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 11° / 5°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 8° / 2°C | 54mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Lyon is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 71 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Lyon is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 102 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Lyon is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 173 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Lyon is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 197 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Lyon is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 223 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Lyon is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 256 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Lyon is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 288 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Lyon is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 66mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 263 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Lyon is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 204 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Lyon is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 100mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 131 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Lyon is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 78 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Lyon is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 58 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf