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Lyon
Visit in July — score 84/100 · avg high 83°F · 9 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 38° | 44° | 33° | 14 | 63 | 8.9h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 35 | 42° | 50° | 35° | 11 | 48 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 39 | 47° | 56° | 39° | 13 | 67 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 53 | 53° | 62° | 44° | 12 | 65 | 13.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 60 | 60° | 69° | 51° | 14 | 93 | 14.7h | High | Average |
| June | 76 | 69° | 79° | 60° | 13 | 90 | 15.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 84 | 73° | 83° | 63° | 9 | 62 | 15.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 83 | 73° | 83° | 63° | 8 | 57 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 70 | 65° | 74° | 56° | 9 | 71 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 53 | 56° | 64° | 49° | 10 | 98 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 29 | 46° | 52° | 40° | 14 | 87 | 9.2h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 21 | 40° | 46° | 35° | 13 | 78 | 8.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Lyon (March, April, May) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 45°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Summer
- Score
- 81/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 62°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Lyon (June, July, August) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 62°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 81/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Fall
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Lyon (September, October, November) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 49°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Winter
- Score
- 26/100
- High
- 47°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Lyon (December, January, February) brings average highs of 47°F and lows of 35°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 26/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 35/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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