Best Time to Visit Lyon: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Lyon: July, August, September, June.
- Best months for Lyon: July, August, September, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, November, December.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 0°C | 69 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 8°C | 1°C | 56 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.4 |
| March | 13°C | 3°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 16°C | 6°C | 81 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 81 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 27°C | 15°C | 77 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 27°C | 15°C | 77 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 92 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 17°C | 8°C | 99 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 11°C | 4°C | 100 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| December | 7°C | 1°C | 74 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
The best months are July, August, September, June.
When is the rainy season in Lyon?
The wettest months are May, November, December.