Climate of Lyon, Rhône, France
Point-value climate at Lyon (Rhône, France). Population approximately 1,423,000.
Located in Rhône, France, Lyon has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,423,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 51 mm / 2 in (February) to 91 mm / 3.6 in (October) — about 830 mm / 32.7 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lyon's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3°C37.9°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| February | 4.8°C40.6°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| March | 7.8°C46°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 10.4°C50.7°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 15°C59°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| June | 18.3°C64.9°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 21.3°C70.3°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 20.8°C69.4°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| September | 16.9°C62.4°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| October | 12.2°C54°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| November | 6.9°C44.4°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 4.3°C39.7°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lyon?
Lyon does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Lyon's warmest month is July at an average of 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 51 mm / 2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lyon?
Lyon, in Rhône, France, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 830 mm / 32.7 in, with the wettest month being October (91 mm / 3.6 in) and the driest February (51 mm / 2 in).
What is the average temperature in Lyon in July?
The average temperature in Lyon in July is 21.3°C / 70.3°F, with rainfall of about 61 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lyon?
The driest month in Lyon is February, with about 51 mm / 2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 4.8°C / 40.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Lyon?
The wettest month in Lyon is October, with approximately 91 mm / 3.6 in of average monthly rainfall.