Lyon, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Lyon?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 34°F | 45°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 36°F | 52°F | 30% | 0.1in | 7.7h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 55°F | 38% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 45°F | 63°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 68°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 79°F | 36% | 0.1in | 13.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 63°F | 82°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 63°F | 84°F | 21% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 73°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 50°F | 64°F | 31% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 52°F | 41% | 0.1in | 6.3h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 36°F | 46°F | 38% | 0.1in | 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°F, 36% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°F, 28% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 17°F, 32% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°F, 36% rainy days, 5.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
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Tip : April, May offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 27% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 40% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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