Current Weather and Forecast in Lyon, France
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About the weather in Lyon
Lyon has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 34°. October brings the most rain, on about 9 days, while July is the sunniest, with 13.0 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 119 days.
Lyon climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the coldest month in Lyon?
January, with highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows near 34°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 17°F (-9°C).
What is the hottest month in Lyon?
July, averaging 83°F (29°C) by day and 64°F (18°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 105°F (41°C).
What is the best month to go to Lyon?
Aim for June to October and April if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 74°F (24°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
Is Lyon hot in summer?
July averages 83°F (29°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
How many rainy days does Lyon get in a year?
About 119 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 34.3 inches (871 mm). That works out at roughly 7.3 mm on an average wet day.
When does it rain most in Lyon?
October, at 3.9 inches (98 mm) over about 9 days. February is the driest month, at 1.7 inches (44 mm).
Does it snow in Lyon?
Yes - about 4 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through February.