Lyon, France Weather
Lyon hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 74°F (24°C) is right in line with the typical September high of 74°F (24°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lyon weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Lyon looks sunny, with a high of 73° and an overnight low of 55°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
Lyon 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lyon
Lyon runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. February averages 1.7 inches (44 mm) while the wet season peaks in October at 3.9 inches (98 mm). Highs range from 44°F (7°C) to 83°F (29°C).
Lyon weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (7°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (41°C) high · 17°F (-9°C) low
- Wettest month: October (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 19°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
- Snow: about 4 days a year
- Average humidity: 72%
Temperatures through the year
Warmth peaks in July: highs of 83°F (29°C), lows of 64°F (18°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 44°F (7°C) by day, 34°F (1°C) at night. July is the brightest month at 13.0 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.9.
Rain, sun and snow
Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is September through October. The wettest month is October (3.9 inches (98 mm) across 9 days) and the driest February. Snow falls on roughly 4 days a year, mostly November through February. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 105°F (41°C) and bottoms at 17°F (-9°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 63°F (17°C), nights near 45°F (7°C), and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Lyon sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Lyon is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Lyon runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 47°F (8°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days, plus about 3 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Lyon by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 34° | 13 | 2.6 in | 4.7 h/day | 84% |
| February | 50° | 35° | 8 | 1.7 in | 6.8 h/day | 78% |
| March | 56° | 39° | 12 | 2.7 in | 8.7 h/day | 73% |
| April | 62° | 44° | 9 | 2.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 66% |
| May | 69° | 51° | 12 | 3.8 in | 10.8 h/day | 69% |
| June | 79° | 60° | 11 | 3.3 in | 12.5 h/day | 65% |
| July | 83° | 64° | 8 | 2.4 in | 13.0 h/day | 58% |
| August | 83° | 63° | 7 | 2.3 in | 11.9 h/day | 60% |
| September | 74° | 56° | 7 | 2.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 67% |
| October | 64° | 49° | 9 | 3.9 in | 7.5 h/day | 78% |
| November | 53° | 41° | 12 | 3.2 in | 5.8 h/day | 85% |
| December | 47° | 36° | 11 | 3.0 in | 4.9 h/day | 87% |