Lyon · SpringMonth summary
Lyon weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 68°F
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lyon in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.4/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lyon in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lyon. Temperatures rise (20°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 May, Lyon averages 68°F, 40% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lyon in May
Is May a good time to visit Lyon?
May is an acceptable time for Lyon (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Lyon in May?
With 68°F max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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