City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Lyon weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Lyon
Spring and autumn are mild and green; summer is hot and many restaurants close in August. Dec Fête des Lumières draws crowds.
Lyon weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°62 mm
- Feb8°50 mm
- Mar12°61 mm
- Apr17°66 mm
- May21°84 mm
- Jun26°71 mm
- Jul28°69 mm
- Aug28°73 mm
- Sep24°60 mm
- Oct18°85 mm
- Nov11°87 mm
- Dec7°73 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | -1°C30°F | 62 mm | 91% | Cold |
| February | 8°C46°F | -1°C30°F | 50 mm | 86% | Cold |
| March | 12°C54°F | 2°C36°F | 61 mm | 82% | Cool |
| April | 17°C63°F | 6°C42°F | 66 mm | 77% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 10°C50°F | 84 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C78°F | 14°C57°F | 71 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C83°F | 16°C61°F | 69 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C83°F | 16°C60°F | 73 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C74°F | 12°C53°F | 60 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| October | 18°C65°F | 8°C46°F | 85 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| November | 11°C52°F | 3°C38°F | 87 mm | 88% | Cool |
| December | 7°C44°F | 0°C32°F | 73 mm | 91% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Lyon?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Spring and autumn are mild and green; summer is hot and many restaurants close in August. Dec Fête des Lumières draws crowds.
When is the rainy season in Lyon?
Rain peaks in November with about 87 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Lyon?
July, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Lyon get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- TCL (Lyon public transport)
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Lyon tourist office
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.