Lyon in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lyon in december 2026
The weather in Lyon in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 123.1cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
20% of time
19%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
19%
18%
16%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
20%
14%
11%
Weather at 3am
36°F
24%
17%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lyon in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lyon in december.
The climate of Lyon in december is very bad
the weather in Lyon in december is wet (with 5.3in of rainfall over 8 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.9in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city this month. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 47°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Lyon is 41°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lyon in december with a maximum record of 63°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 29% of the month.
Day length in Lyon in december is 08:42. The sun rises at 08:15 and sunset is at 16:57.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lyon in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 123.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.08km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:15 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:42 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lyon in december 2025:
36°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 38°F
27°F to 41°F
31°F to 43°F
31°F to 43°F
31°F to 45°F
29°F to 40°F
27°F to 36°F
Map: other cities around Lyon in december
Cities near Lyon:
| Villeurbanne in december | very bad weather |
| Montagny in december | very bad weather |
| Givors in december | very bad weather |
| Villefranche-sur-Saône in december | very bad weather |
| Vienne in december | very bad weather |
| Villars-les-Dombes in december | very bad weather |
| Pérouges in december | very bad weather |
| Rive-de-Gier in december | very bad weather |
| Tarare in december | very bad weather |
| Sainte-Croix-en-Jarrez in december | very bad weather |
| Belleville-en-Beaujolais in december | very bad weather |
| Bourgoin in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Lyon
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Weather data for Lyon in december:
Weather data for Lyon for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lyon. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lyon can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lyon.