When to go · Lyon, France
Best Time to Visit Lyon
The sweet spot for Lyon is August, September and July. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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August, September, July
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
May, June, October
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, December
Hottest is August (28°C)
Lyon weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C / 43°F | 0°C / 32°F | 57mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Feb | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 29mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Mar | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 57mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Apr | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 51mm | cool, mostly dry |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 89mm | mild, some rain |
| Jun | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 103mm | warm, some rain |
| JulBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 79mm | warm, some rain |
| AugBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 42mm | warm, mostly dry |
| SepBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 68mm | warm, some rain |
| Oct | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 112mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 88mm | cool, some rain |
| Dec | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 97mm | cold, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Lyon plans around the seasons for you.