Lyon, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Lyon?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (40%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Bouchon RestaurantsYear-round — world capital of gastronomy, Lyonnais bouchons.
Renaissance Old LyonApril–October — UNESCO site, traboules, Fourvière hill.
Festival of LightsDecember — 4 nights of monumental projections, 2 million visitors.
Beaujolais & VineyardsSeptember–November — Beaujolais Nouveau, vineyard route.
FamilyJune–August — Parc de la Tête d'Or, Confluences, Miniature Museum.
BudgetNovember–March — affordable hotels, food scene remains budget-friendly.
Monthly climate data
Lyon weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 1°C | 7°C | 40% | 2.0 | 5.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 2°C | 11°C | 30% | 1.6 | 7.7h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 13°C | 38% | 2.3 | 9.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 7°C | 17°C | 31% | 2.2 | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 20°C | 40% | 3.1 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 26°C | 36% | 2.9 | 13.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 17°C | 28°C | 27% | 2.1 | 13.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 17°C | 29°C | 21% | 1.8 | 12.6h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 23°C | 24% | 2.3 | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 10°C | 18°C | 31% | 3.2 | 8.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 41% | 2.9 | 6.3h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 2°C | 8°C | 38% | 2.6 | 5.0h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 36% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 28% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 32% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 36% rainy days, 5.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 27% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 40% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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