Lyon Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Lyon: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Lyon month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 7° | 1° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| février | 11° | 4° | 82 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 14° | 5° | 79 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| avril | 18° | 8° | 82 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 21° | 11° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 28° | 17° | 82 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juillet | 29° | 18° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| août | 30° | 18° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembre | 23° | 13° | 83 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 18° | 10° | 122 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembre | 11° | 5° | 84 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 8° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lyon
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lyon compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lyon.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 112 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1209 mm |
| Lake Geneva | 149 km | 13°C | about the same | 1153 mm |
| lun.t Blanc | 158 km | -15°C | 29°C cooler | 1587 mm |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 191 km | -9°C | 23°C cooler | 1246 mm |
| Matterhorn | 220 km | -13°C | 26°C cooler | 1162 mm |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Lyon
Go in juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lyon
Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 13°C is 4.9°C below the 18°C typical for this month.
A 95% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Lyon is a city in France. Lyon is known for Gastronomy and Renaissance old town. Sa population est d’environ 522.000.
Actuellement, il fait 10°C (50°F) in Lyon avec couvert. La température ressentie est de 8°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 9°C à 13°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 95%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 6.6/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.
La meilleure période pour visiter Lyon is juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est temperate. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. août est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 30°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 1°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 302 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Lake Geneva, lun.t Blanc, Gran Paradiso National Park and Matterhorn.
En termes simples. Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 13°C is 4.9°C below the 18°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 1 PM à 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lyon today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lyon
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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 maintenant?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 70% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Lyon?
juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Lyon, which has a temperate climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The heure locale is 11:47 AM.
How many people live in Lyon?
Lyon has a population of approximately 522.000.
What is the nearest airport à Lyon?
The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 302 km away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 341 km away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 378 km away.
What are the top things à do in Lyon?
Popular options include Lake Geneva, lun.t Blanc, Gran Paradiso National Park, Matterhorn, juigfrau and juigfraujoch.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 11:47 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
