When to go
The Best Time to Visit Lyon
Month-by-month climate data for Lyon, France — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Lyon— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–June, September–October. Mild river-city weather; December’s Fête des Lumières fills the streets with light installations.
Warmest in Lyon: Jul (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Dec (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Lyon climate, month by month
January
7° / 1°C
~11 rain days
Fair
February
11° / 2°C
~8 rain days
Good
March
14° / 4°C
~10 rain days
Good
April
17° / 7°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
May
21° / 11°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
June
26° / 16°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
July
28° / 17°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
August
28° / 17°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
September
24° / 14°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
October
18° / 10°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
November
11° / 5°C
~10 rain days
Good
December
8° / 2°C
~14 rain days
Fair
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