Lyon Weather
Lyon weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.
Lyon current weather
Lyon now (local time 10:15)
20°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 22°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
9° – 25°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Lyon 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌫️
25°
18°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
☁️
25°
16°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
🌫️
25°
14°
💧3%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
19°
17°
💧76%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
17°
11°
💧82%
Fri
10/9
☁️
14°
9°
💧22%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
16°
10°
💧25%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
17°
10°
💧25%
Mon
10/12
☁️
19°
9°
💧22%
Tue
10/13
☁️
21°
10°
💧11%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
20°
10°
💧14%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
16°
9°
💧18%
Fri
10/16
☁️
11°
6°
💧16%
Sat
10/17
☀️
11°
4°
💧16%
Best time to visit Lyon
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Lyon are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 28°C) and the coldest is January (average low 0°C).
Lyon climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 0°C | 54 mm | 90% | -13°C |
| Feb | 8°C | 0°C | 46 mm | 86% | -14°C |
| MarBest | 13°C | 3°C | 54 mm | 81% | -12°C |
| AprBest | 17°C | 6°C | 61 mm | 77% | -12°C |
| MayBest | 21°C | 10°C | 82 mm | 76% | -11°C |
| JunBest | 26°C | 14°C | 67 mm | 71% | -8°C |
| JulBest | 28°C | 16°C | 65 mm | 66% | -7°C |
| AugBest | 28°C | 16°C | 66 mm | 66% | -7°C |
| SepBest | 23°C | 12°C | 62 mm | 72% | -11°C |
| OctBest | 18°C | 8°C | 82 mm | 80% | -13°C |
| Nov | 12°C | 4°C | 85 mm | 88% | -15°C |
| Dec | 7°C | 1°C | 63 mm | 91% | -14°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Lyon weather month by month: what to wear
Lyon in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Lyon is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lyon in November
November in Lyon is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, around 85 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Lyon in December
December in Lyon is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C, around 63 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 91% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Lyon in January
January in Lyon is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C, around 54 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 90% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Lyon in February
February in Lyon is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C, around 46 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 86% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Lyon in MarchBest month
March in Lyon is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C, around 54 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lyon in AprilBest month
April in Lyon is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lyon in MayBest month
May in Lyon is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lyon in JuneBest month
June in Lyon is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C, around 67 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 71% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lyon in JulyBest month
July in Lyon is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C, around 65 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 66% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lyon in AugustBest month
August in Lyon is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C, around 66 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 66% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Lyon in SeptemberBest month
September in Lyon is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C, around 62 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 72% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Lyon?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Lyon are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 28°C) and the coldest is January (average low 0°C).
›What's the weather like in Lyon in October, and what should I wear?
October in Lyon is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Lyon in November, and what should I wear?
November in Lyon is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C, around 85 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›When is the rainy season in Lyon?
Lyon is wettest in November, with about 85 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 46 mm.
›How cold does Lyon get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 7°C by day and 0°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.