Best Time to Visit Lyon, Rhône, France
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Lyon.
Lyon does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 21.3°C / 70.3°F) and driest (February, 51 mm / 2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July–August and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and September–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in July, with rainfall from 51 mm / 2 in (February) to 91 mm / 3.6 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lyon, Rhône, France's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lyon's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 21.3°C70.3°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 20.8°C69.4°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 18.3°C64.9°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
No month at Lyon matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
Lyon doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~51 mm / 2 in) and July (warmest, 21.3°C / 70.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from France's national average.
When is the rainy season in Lyon?
The rainy season at Lyon, Rhône runs through May–June and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 72 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is October (91 mm / 3.6 in).
What is the driest month in Lyon?
The driest month in Lyon is February, averaging about 51 mm / 2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 4.8°C / 40.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lyon?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lyon — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 91 mm / 3.6 in in October, and the coldest month averages 3.3°C / 37.9°F.
Is Lyon climate different from France overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lyon figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our France figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lyon specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.