Lyon Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Lyon, France has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 88/100). Annual average high: 17°C, total rainfall: 911mm.
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
88
August is the best month to visit Lyon with a travel score of 88/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 26.9°C, 8 rain days, and 11.7 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
44
Jan
55
Feb
63
Mar
71
Apr
75
May
84
Jun
88
Jul
88
Aug
82
Sep
67
Oct
52
Nov
46
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Lyon each month?
17°C
Avg High
8.3°C
Avg Low
911mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Lyon get?
Lyon receives 911mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically November with 95mm, while February is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Lyon?
January
44
7°C
Low: 1°C
12 rain days
Mixed
February
55
9°C
Low: 1°C
9 rain days
Mixed
March
63
13°C
Low: 4°C
10 rain days
Good
April
71
16°C
Low: 6°C
11 rain days
Good
May
75
20°C
Low: 11°C
12 rain days
Good
June
84
25°C
Low: 15°C
11 rain days
Excellent
July
88
27°C
Low: 17°C
9 rain days
Excellent
August
Best time to visit88
27°C
Low: 17°C
8 rain days
Excellent
September
82
22°C
Low: 13°C
8 rain days
Excellent
October
67
18°C
Low: 10°C
10 rain days
Good
November
52
11°C
Low: 5°C
12 rain days
Mixed
December
46
8°C
Low: 2°C
12 rain days
Mixed
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