AI-generatedLyon at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,050 h
- Rain a year
- 987 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 173 m
Climate in Lyon
Lyon has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, Lyon is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:5518:57
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:37–08:36 · evening 18:16–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:25–07:37 · evening 19:15–19:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Lyon in October?
In October, Lyon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lyon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:55 – 18:57
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lyon
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lyon, 38 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Lyon
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Lyon: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lyon has about 11 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lyon
How breezy and how cloudy Lyon is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lyon typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Lyon: variable cloud, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Lyon
How often the day gets hot in Lyon (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Lyon has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Lyon
Snow is possible in Lyon, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Lyon.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lyon
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 7° | 1° | 2.3 h | 13 | 78 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 9° | 1° | 3.6 h | 10 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 13° | 3° | 5.6 h | 11 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 16° | 6° | 6.6 h | 11 | 78 |
| MayMay | 75 | 20° | 11° | 7.2 h | 13 | 91 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 25° | 15° | 8.5 h | 11 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 27° | 17° | 9.3 h | 10 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 27° | 17° | 8.5 h | 9 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 22° | 13° | 6.8 h | 9 | 84 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 18° | 10° | 4.2 h | 11 | 99 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 11° | 5° | 2.6 h | 13 | 110 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 8° | 2° | 1.9 h | 13 | 88 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
45.75° N, 4.85° E · 173 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Lyon
The best time to visit Lyon is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 110 mm.
Lyon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lyon in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Lyon in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Lyon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Lyon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lyon for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lyon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Lyon: score 88 against 67. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 88better |
| Day high | 18° | 27° |
| Night low | 10° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 99 mm | 77 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Lyon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January7° · 2 h
In January, Lyon is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in January24February9° · 4 h
In February, Lyon is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in February47March13° · 6 h
In March, Lyon is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in March69April16° · 7 h
In April, Lyon is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in April75May20° · 7 h
In May, Lyon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in May84June25° · 9 h
In June, Lyon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in June88July27° · 9 h
In July, Lyon is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in July87August27° · 9 h
In August, Lyon is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in August81September22° · 7 h
In September, Lyon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in September67October18° · 4 h
In October, Lyon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in October27November11° · 3 h
In November, Lyon is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lyon.
Lyon in November11December8° · 2 h
In December, Lyon is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lyon.
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Lyon vs. Saint-Étienne
In October Lyon has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs. 60). During the day Saint-Étienne is 2 °C cooler than Lyon.
| in October | Lyon | Saint-Étienne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Lyon ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Marseille20°20°83
- 2Avignon20°82
- 3Aix-en-Provence20°82
- 4Orange20°81
- 5Arles21°81
- 6Grasse19°80
- 7Nîmes20°78
- 8Valence18°74
- 11LyonThis page18°67
Planning a trip to Lyon
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Lyon in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lyon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 750 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lyon
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
The best time to visit Lyon is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lyon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Lyon?
Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 110 mm. The driest month is February with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lyon get?
Lyon gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lyon?
A nonstop flight from London to Lyon takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lyon?
Lyon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 11.
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