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 11:30 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 63°F · rain 2.5in · 13.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, this page’s gateway
| 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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- French
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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