Which is the hottest month in Lyon?

The hottest time of year in Lyon is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Lyon?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Lyon with 62mm 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 August with bright sunshine on average for 50% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Lyon

Q: When is the best time to visit Lyon?

The best times to visit Lyon, France are in June, July and August Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Lyon, France are in June, July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Lyon?

The best times to visit Lyon, France are in June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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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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