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Lyon Weather by Month

Twelve months of Lyon, France weather — averages from 2006–2025.

Lyon's warmest month is July (average high 27.4°C (81.3°F)) and the coolest is January (6.8°C (44.2°F)). The most rain falls in May (about 98 mm), and February is the driest (about 54 mm). July is the sunniest, with about 12.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Best months to visit Lyon

  1. #1AugustGreat
  2. #2SeptemberGreat
  3. #3JulyGood

Ranked within Lyon's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.

Lyon month by month

January

Fair

High 6.8°C (44.2°F)
Low 0.7°C (33.3°F)

Rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
12 rainy days
Sunshine
4.8 h sunshine / day
January

February

Fair

High 9°C (48.2°F)
Low 1°C (33.8°F)

Rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
Rainy days
9 rainy days
Sunshine
6.8 h sunshine / day
February

March

Good

High 12.8°C (55°F)
Low 3.4°C (38.1°F)

Rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
12 rainy days
Sunshine
8.7 h sunshine / day
March

April

Good

High 16.9°C (62.4°F)
Low 6.8°C (44.2°F)

Rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sunshine
10.2 h sunshine / day
April

May

Good

High 20.3°C (68.5°F)
Low 10.7°C (51.3°F)

Rainfall
98 mm (3.8 in)
Rainy days
13 rainy days
Sunshine
10.9 h sunshine / day
May

June

Good

High 25.2°C (77.4°F)
Low 14.9°C (58.8°F)

Rainfall
85 mm (3.4 in)
Rainy days
11 rainy days
Sunshine
12.4 h sunshine / day
June

July

Good

High 27.4°C (81.3°F)
Low 16.9°C (62.4°F)

Rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sunshine
12.7 h sunshine / day
July

August

Great

High 26.9°C (80.4°F)
Low 16.4°C (61.5°F)

Rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sunshine
11.8 h sunshine / day
August

September

Great

High 22.7°C (72.9°F)
Low 13.2°C (55.8°F)

Rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sunshine
9.7 h sunshine / day
September

October

Good

High 17.6°C (63.7°F)
Low 9.7°C (49.5°F)

Rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sunshine
7.6 h sunshine / day
October

November

Fair

High 11.4°C (52.5°F)
Low 5°C (41°F)

Rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
Rainy days
12 rainy days
Sunshine
5.7 h sunshine / day
November

December

Fair

High 7.7°C (45.9°F)
Low 1.8°C (35.2°F)

Rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
Rainy days
12 rainy days
Sunshine
4.8 h sunshine / day
December
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Based on 20 years of historical weather data (2006–2025) from Open-Meteo. Monthly averages, not a forecast.