Lyon Weather Forecast
Lyon weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Lyon?
Yes - rain is likely in Lyon today.
A 98% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,4 in against a typical 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Lyon
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 63° | 98% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 63° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 60° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 60° | 25% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 73° | 30% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 67° | 11% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 70° | 74% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 74° / 65° | 80% · 1,4 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 58° | 27% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 60° | 24% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 60° | 33% | 2 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 64° | 45% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 62° | 32% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 59° | 22% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 63° | — | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 62° | — | 9 mph | 4 |
What this means for Lyon
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 8.8°F below the 85°F typical for this month.
A 98% 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 June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- 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.
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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 65°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% 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 1:38 PM.
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 21, 2026 at 1:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
