Weather in Lyon in August
August in Lyon is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In France, this is how Lyon actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of Lyon's year.
Pack for Lyon in August, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 22°C
17–27°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.7 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Lyon in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Lyon in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Lyon
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Lyon
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Lyon
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about Lyon
Climate averages for Lyon, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Lyon is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 22°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 102 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
