Best time to go to Lyon Average weather of Lyon, Lyonnais (Around Lyon)
When is the best time to go to Lyon?
When is the best time to go to Lyon? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Lyon are May, June, July, August, September and October
- On average, the warmest months are July and August
- January is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are May and June
Annual weather in Lyon
Weather details in Lyon month by month
Weather and climate in Lyon
- Between january and march the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 72°F and it rains about 22% of the time in march.
- In the month of april the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and you can expect to have 4.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In may the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 59°F and it rains about 33% of the time in may.
- From june to october the climate is good. The temperature rises to 65°F and it rains about 22% of the time in october.
- In november the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 54°F and it rains about 5.9in each month.
- In december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 47°F°C.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lyon
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lyon: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lyon
Find out when Lyon has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Lyon
- Very low season in Lyon
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March. - Low season in Lyon
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and November. - High season in Lyon
The number of visitors to Lyon is high in: May, June, October and December. - Peak season in Lyon
The largest number of tourists visiting Lyon is during: July, August and September.
Figure: Visitor index for Lyon month by month
Best time for low prices in Lyon
Average prices of hotels in Lyon month by month
Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lyon. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Lyon
A return flight between London and Lyon is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 84 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 71 more for your airline ticket to Lyon if you go in april.
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Average price of hiring a car in Lyon
On average, it costs $ 102 per day to hire a car in Lyon. This price varies by $ 18 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 97 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 114.