Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Like most weather services, we show Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at one spot: Lyon, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 8°C (47°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 36%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Lyon weather
Is it raining in Lyon right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lyon this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–13° and lows of 3–8°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Lyon lately?
In the past 7 days, Lyon had 2 rainy days and 3.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lyon?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weather by month
When is the best time to visit Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 27°C (80°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
November is the wettest month, with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F).
Does Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 85 mm (3.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Lyon), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Weather can differ a lot within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon | May–Sep | None | 5–27°C | 787 mm |
| Saint-Étienne | May–Sep | None | 4–27°C | 695 mm |
| Grenoble | Jun–Sep | None | 3–23°C | 856 mm |
| Clermont-Ferrand | May–Sep | None | 5–26°C | 700 mm |
| Villeurbanne | May–Sep | None | 5–28°C | 841 mm |
| Lyon 03 | May–Sep | None | 5–28°C | 841 mm |
| Lyon 08 | May–Sep | None | 5–27°C | 787 mm |
| Lyon 07 | May–Sep | None | 5–27°C | 787 mm |
| Valence | May–Sep | None | 6–28°C | 780 mm |
| Chambéry | May–Sep | None | 4–25°C | 949 mm |
| Vénissieux | May–Sep | None | 5–27°C | 787 mm |
| Lyon 06 | May–Sep | None | 5–28°C | 841 mm |
Cities and towns in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Lyon
- Saint-Étienne
- Grenoble
- Clermont-Ferrand
- Villeurbanne
- Lyon 03
- Lyon 08
- Lyon 07
- Valence
- Chambéry
- Vénissieux
- Lyon 06
- Lyon 09
- Lyon 05
- Annecy
- Bourg-en-Bresse
- Montluçon
- Caluire-et-Cuire
- Saint-Priest
- Roanne
- Saint-Chamond
- Bron
- Vaulx-en-Velin
- Lyon 04
- Montélimar
- Saint-Martin-d'Hères
- Romans-sur-Isère
- Aurillac
- Échirolles
- Villefranche-sur-Saône
- Vienne
- Thonon-les-Bains
- Lyon 02
- Lyon 01
- Meyzieu
- Annemasse
- Rillieux-la-Pape
- Aix-les-Bains
- Vichy
- Oyonnax
- Oullins
- Décines-Charpieu
- Fontaine
- Moulins
- Le Puy-en-Velay
- Voiron
- Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
- Annecy-le-Vieux
- Saint-Genis-Laval
- Chamalières
- Meylan
- Riom
- Cluses
- Bourg-lès-Valence
- Villefontaine
- Écully
- Cran-Gevrier
- Albertville
- Cournon-d'Auvergne
- Seynod
- Annonay
- Givors
- Firminy
- Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
- Sallanches
- Montbrison
- Saint-Fons
- Issoire
- Saint-Égrève