Best time to visit Lyon

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When is the best time to visit Lyon?

The best time to visit Lyon is July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lyon6
    Jan
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lyon8
    Feb
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lyon12
    Mar
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lyon15
    Apr
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lyon19
    May
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lyon23
    Jun
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lyon27
    Jul
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lyon26
    Aug
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lyon23
    Sep
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lyon17
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lyon10
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lyon6
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Lyon?

The hottest time of year in Lyon is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lyon?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Lyon with 89mm on average. There are normally 15 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lyon?

The sunniest time of year in Lyon is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 62% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for France (Lyon) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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