Lyon Holiday Weather Overview
Lyon or Lyons is a French city that is located in the Rhône-Alpes region of the country and can be found between the French cities of Paris and Marseille.
Lyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is most famous for the historical and architectural landmarks within the city, as well as having an excellent reputation for food.
Best food and places to eat in Lyon
Lyon is famous for the cuisine that originates in the area and the restaurants on offer in the city perfectly embody the gastronomical reputation of the city.
For those looking to try the superb cuisine in Lyon there are restaurants such as Archange, Le Poivron Bleu, Le Danton, Le Gourmet de Seze, Au 14 Fevrier Vieux Lyon, Les Terrasses de Lyon, Jeremy Galvan Restaurant, Le Musee, La Gargotte, Le Riva Café, the Guy Lassausaie and La Mere Brazier.
If you want something other than French cuisine when visiting Lyon then there are restaurants such as La Scala Siciliana, Arsenic, Made In Fish, Miraflores, L’Ourson Qui Boit, L’Orange a la Cannelle and Franklin’s Steakhouse.
Top hotels in Lyon
There lots of hotels to choose from in Lyon that cover a wide range of ratings and can fit almost any budget that include Hotel Carlton Lyon, the Maison d’Anthouard, the Villa Florentine, the Mama Shelter, the Mercure Lyon La Part Dieu, the Cour des Loges, the Mon Hotel Particulier, the Hotel Lyon-ouest, the Hotel Crowne Plaza Lyon and the Hotel des Celestins.
For smaller motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, private lets and hostels in Lyon there are places such as Chambres d’hotes Loft, Le’Atelier, Evasion Loft, La Chambre d’Hugo, Les Loges du Theatre, Le Jardin de Beauvoir, Rives de Fourviere, La Grange de Fourviere and La Maison de Karen Chocolat.
Things to do and see in Lyon
As Lyon is famous for its architectural beauty there are some beautiful buildings, museums and landmarks that include the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, the Musee Miniature et Cinema, Le Mur Des Canuts, the Traboules du Vieux Lyon, the Musee des Beaux-Artsm the Presqu’ile, the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization, the Catherdral Saint Jean Baptiste and the Theatres Romains de Fourviere.
If you want to see natural beauty instead there are places like the Parc de la Tete d’Or, Fourviere Hill, the Jardin Rosa Mir and Le Jardin des Chartreux.
When is the best month to visit Lyon?
July is the best time to visit Lille as it has the highest average temperatures and a low rainfall over the course of the month meaning that you get to experience the city with little rainfall but temperatures that average around 27 degrees Celsius.
Lyon in the Spring
In common with the rest of the Rhone Valley, spring can be a little slow to get started in Lyon. Temperatures in March are still chilly, but April and May bring many fine, clear, sunny days, when the flowers begin to bloom and locals and tourists alike can enjoy Lyon's parks and rivers.
By late May, you should expect daytime highs of around 20°C and overnight temperatures of 10°C. Pack layered clothing and something with long sleeves.
Lyon in the Summer
The dry mistral wind funnels down the Rhone Valley to warm Lyon in the summer, and daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 25-27°C. Nights are not too hot, in the low to mid teens Celsius, so it's a comfortable summer all round.
Lyon's rainfall is evenly distributed across the year, however, and summer is no exception. When the rain does fall, it tends to come in short, sharp bursts rather than lingering for days, but you'll want to take an umbrella even in the summer months.
Summer is the peak time for tourism in Lyon, and visitors flock the world heritage site and to enjoy Lyon's gastronomically famous restaurants.
Lyon the Autumn
Autumn is a gorgeous season in Lyon, as the surrounding natural beauty turns shades of red and gold. Although September is still quite warm, a chill creeps into the air from October onwards and you can expect daytime highs to reach only around 10°C by the end of November.
Autumn nights are chilly in Lyon and may struggle to stay above 3-4°C, so a sweater or a coat is needed. Technically, September is the wettest month of the year in Lyon, but rain can strike at any time, so take some wet weather gear if you are planning to explore the hills and valleys around Lyon in the autumn.
Lyon in the Winter
Frosty mornings are the norm in Lyon in December, January and February, with daytime highs of around 5°C. Nights are typically at or close to freezing, although a record low of -12 was recorded one December.
To explore Lyon in the winter, bring a hat and gloves and a warm winter coat. There's plenty to see and do in the city during the winter months, including a range of fascinating museums.
What to pack and wear in Lyon?
Wet weather clothing such as waterproof coats and umbrellas are a must when visiting Lyon. During the summer months, light clothing is the most suitable thing to wear but during the spring, autumn and winter months warmer clothing is required to keep out the chill.
Best months to visit Lyon?
June and September are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Lyon. The weather averages gathered from Lyon weather forecast and Lyon weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 201.4667 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Lyon?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 0°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Lyon?
November and May receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 117.38mm.
Travelling to Lyon? Check out our Weather averages of Lyon to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Lyon section.