Lyon weather in April
Lyon in April averages 12°C (54°F), 72 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Lyon, April is the sixth coldest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
7–17°C · 45–63°F
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.3 h
hours per day
What is Lyon like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Lyon in April?
A light rain jacket
About 72 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (45°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Lyon is 3.4°C warmer than March and 17 mm wetter than it, which averages 9°C (48°F).
April in Lyon is 3.9°C cooler than May and 12 mm drier than it, which averages 16°C (61°F).
Daylight in Lyon in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 34 minutes in Lyon, rising about 06:54 and setting about 20:27 local time.
April ends 1 hour 29 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 8 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Lyon
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Travel guides for Lyon
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Lyon weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 54 mm |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | 47 mm |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 54 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 72 mm |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 84 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 71 mm |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 68 mm |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 72 mm |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 89 mm |
| October | 14°C / 56°F | 102 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 91 mm |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | 65 mm |
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FAQs about Lyon in April
April climate averages for Lyon, 1991–2020.
Lyon averages 12°C (54°F) in April, ranging from about 7°C (45°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 72 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 12°C (54°F) against 16°C (61°F) in May — 3.9°C cooler.
April is 3.4°C warmer than March, and 17 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 34 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 15 hours 42 minutes in June and 8 hours 42 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:54 and sunset about 20:27 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 29 minutes longer than it starts.
