Lyon weather
At 9:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 9°C (49°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Lyon sits 176 m (577 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 61%
- 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 9° 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 9–13° and lows of 3–7°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). 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 an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Lyon weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lyon 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 Lyon?
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 Lyon?
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 Lyon 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months