Lyon Weather Forecast
Lyon weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Lyon
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
| Allergies | Ragweed pollen is high today. Keep windows shut in the afternoon, and take antihistamines before going out rather than after. |
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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 9:53 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 21, 2026 at 9:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
