Best time to visit Lyon
The best months to visit Lyon are September, June and August, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
September, June and August score best for Lyon weather:
- June26° / 15°CJune turns summery, with long evenings for Saône quays and Nuits de Fourvière events.
- August28° / 17°CAugust stays hot but usable, especially for river walks and Beaujolais trips outside heat peaks.
- September23° / 13°CSeptember is comfortable but wetter, strong for food markets, Croix-Rousse, and vineyard day trips.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Lyon weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 1° | 45 | 9 | 9h |
| February | 9° | 1° | 45 | 8 | 10h |
| March | 14° | 4° | 50 | 8 | 12h |
| April | 17° | 7° | 75 | 9 | 13h |
| May | 22° | 11° | 90 | 11 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 26° | 15° | 75 | 8 | 16h |
| July | 28° | 17° | 65 | 7 | 15h |
| AugustBest weather | 28° | 17° | 60 | 7 | 14h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 23° | 13° | 90 | 8 | 12h |
| October | 18° | 10° | 100 | 10 | 11h |
| November | 11° | 5° | 80 | 9 | 9h |
| December | 8° | 2° | 55 | 9 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Lyon month by month
January
Lyon in January: 7.1°C high, 1.1°C low, 45mm rain over 9 days, 8.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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February
Lyon in February: 9°C high, 1.4°C low, 45mm rain over 8 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Lyon in March: 13.9°C high, 4.2°C low, 50mm rain over 8 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Lyon in April: 17.4°C high, 7.2°C low, 75mm rain over 9 days, 13.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Lyon in May: 21.5°C high, 11.2°C low, 90mm rain over 11 days, 14.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Lyon in June: 25.6°C high, 15°C low, 75mm rain over 8 days, 15.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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July
Lyon in July: 28.2°C high, 17°C low, 65mm rain over 7 days, 15.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
AugustBest weather
Lyon in August: 28°C high, 16.6°C low, 60mm rain over 7 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Nuits de Fourvière
SeptemberBest weather
Lyon in September: 23.1°C high, 12.8°C low, 90mm rain over 8 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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October
Lyon in October: 17.8°C high, 9.6°C low, 100mm rain over 10 days, 10.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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November
Lyon in November: 11.4°C high, 4.9°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 9.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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December
Lyon in December: 7.7°C high, 2°C low, 55mm rain over 9 days, 8.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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