Lyon · WinterMonth summary
Lyon weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lyon in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Lyon. July (9.0/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Lyon in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Festival of Lights (Dec 8) — 4 nights of monumental projections. 2M visitors Winter in Lyon is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (5.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Lyon averages 8°C, 38% rainy days and 5.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +8.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lyon in December
Is December a good time to visit Lyon?
December is not recommended for Lyon (score 4.0/10). With 38% rainy days and 5.0h of sunshine, consider July (9.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Lyon in December?
It's cool with 8°C daytime and 2°C at night. 5.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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