Lyon
The self-declared culinary capital of France, defended by bouchons serving the same rustic dishes for a century, two rivers meeting beneath a hill crowned with a basilica, and a Renaissance old town built for getting pleasantly lost in.
The best time to visit Lyon is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F). Local time there is 18:28 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 17°C · rain 63mm · 13.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 65mm2.6in | 9.0h9.0h | |
| February | 12°C53°F | 41mm1.6in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| March | 14°C57°F | 65mm2.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 63mm2.5in | 13.5h13.5h | in the recommended window |
| May | 21°C70°F | 87mm3.4in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 27°C80°F | 91mm3.6in | 15.7h15.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C84°F | 71mm2.8in | 15.4h15.4h | |
| August | 28°C83°F | 52mm2.0in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| September | 25°C76°F | 79mm3.1in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 19°C66°F | 140mm5.5in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| November | 12°C53°F | 103mm4.1in | 9.4h9.4h | |
| December | 9°C48°F | 127mm5.0in | 8.7h8.7h |
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When is the best time to visit Lyon?
The best time to visit Lyon is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F).
How warm does Lyon get?
Typical daytime highs in Lyon are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (48°F).
Is Lyon expensive?
On the ground, Lyon is middling.
What sort of trip is Lyon good for?
Lyon is good for food and drink, history and culture, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Lyon?
The wettest month in Lyon is October at 140mm (5.5in), the driest February at 41mm (1.6in), with a monthly average of 82mm (3.2in).
What plug do I need for Lyon?
Lyon uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
