Destination

Lyon

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inAuvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

In season~73°F high

Climate37–86°F

Fares from$855

Nearest airportLYS

CurrencyEUR

LanguageFrench

TimezoneUTC+01:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Lyon

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 60%

WarmestJul · 86°F

WettestDec

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Lyon: Place Bellecour with the Fourvière basilica on the hill above

Frances gastronomic capital of bouchons and Halles Bocuse.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Lyon: domed corner buildings under a blue summer sky

Lyon: the sculpted Jacobins fountain framed by grand facades

On foot

The classic way in is the Vieux Lyon bouchon crawl. Nearest airport is LYS.

Pairs well with

Route des Grandes Alpes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lyon?

The best time to visit Lyon is May–June & September–October, in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France.

Where is Lyon?

Lyon is in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The nearest major airport is LYS.

What is Lyon known for?

Frances gastronomic capital of bouchons and Halles Bocuse.

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