Lyon Weather Forecast
Lyon weather: 75°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 | 85° | 64° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 73° | 56° | 5,2 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).
Best time to visit Lyon
Go in June, July and August. 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.
Recent extremes in Lyon
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
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 | 49 in |
| Lake Geneva | 93 mi | 56°F | about the same | 46 in |
| Mont Blanc | 98 mi | 4°F | 84°F cooler | 64 in |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 119 mi | 15°F | 73°F cooler | 50 in |
| Matterhorn | 137 mi | 9°F | 79°F cooler | 46 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 75°F (24°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 68% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
June, July and August 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 4:50 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, Matterhorn and Jungfrau.
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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 August 26, 2026 at 4:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
