Best Time to Visit Lyon
Best time to visit Lyon: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Lyon
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Lyon month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 34° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 38° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 46° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 53° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 62° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 64° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 86° | 64° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 55° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 51° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 36° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Lyon compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lyon.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 70 mi | 54°F | 34°F cooler | 48 in |
| Lake Geneva | 93 mi | 56°F | about the same | 45 in |
| Mont Blanc | 98 mi | 4°F | 84°F cooler | 62 in |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 119 mi | 15°F | 73°F cooler | 49 in |
| Matterhorn | 137 mi | 9°F | 79°F cooler | 46 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Lyon is a city in France. Lyon is known for Gastronomy and Renaissance old town. It has a population of about 522.000.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Lyon with partly cloudy. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 60°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Lyon is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 188 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso National Park and Matterhorn.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 8.8°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Lyon today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lyon right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:57 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 77° / 63°
Overcast · 10% rain · wind 9 mph
☁️ 73° / 62°
Overcast · 8% rain · wind 5 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lyon?
Lyon is a city in France. Its coordinates are 45.764, 4.8357. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Lyon right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lyon, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:57 AM.
How many people live in Lyon?
Lyon has a population of approximately 522.000.
What is the nearest airport to Lyon?
The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 188 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 212 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 235 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lyon?
Popular options include Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso National Park, Matterhorn, Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 4:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
