Lyon, France Weather
Lyon hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 89°F (32°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lyon weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Lyon looks sunny, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 64°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Lyon 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lyon
Weather in Lyon is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 83°F (29°C), while January highs hover near 44°F (7°C). Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches (871 mm) over about 119 rainy days.
Lyon weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (7°C)
- Record high: 105°F (41°C) · Record low: 17°F (-9°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 4 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 105°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 17°F (-9°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.9 inches (98 mm) of rain over 9 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.0 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 4 days in a typical year, mostly from November through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Lyon stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Lyon brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Lyon is mild, 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); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 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% |