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

Infographic of the best times to visit Lyon
Infographic of the best times to visit Lyon ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Lyon month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Lyon for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Lyon

Lyon enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lyon is 63°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 63.3in, with a minimum of 3.8in in september and a maximum of 7.6in in may.
  • 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.

Lyon : Vue sur Lyon depuis Notre Dame de Fourviere



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.

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