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Lyon weather in November

Lyon in November averages 8°C (46°F), 91 mm of rain and 2.5 hours of sun a day.

Of the twelve months in Lyon, November is the fourth coldest, the second wettest and the third dullest.

Lyon
Average temp
8°C (46°F)

5–11°C · 41–52°F

Rainfall
91 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
2.5 h

hours per day

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What is Lyon like in November?

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 November?

  • A light rain jacket

    About 91 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.

  • A warm mid-layer

    Nights drop to around 5°C (41°F).

November compared with October and December

November in Lyon is 5.6°C cooler than October and 11 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (56°F).

November in Lyon is 3.3°C warmer than December and 26 mm wetter than it, which averages 5°C (40°F).

Daylight in Lyon in November

On 15 November the sun is up for 9 hours 28 minutes in Lyon, rising about 07:40 and setting about 17:09 local time.

November ends 1 hour 7 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.

That is 6 hours 14 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.

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Lyon weather by month

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 1 Oct 2026358 places covered

How November compares with the rest of the year

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Lyon weather by month: average temperature, rainfall, sunshine for each month, from 1991–2020 climate normals
MonthAverageRainfall
January4°C / 39°F54 mm
February5°C / 41°F47 mm
March9°C / 48°F54 mm
April12°C / 54°F72 mm
May16°C / 61°F84 mm
June20°C / 68°F71 mm
July22°C / 72°F68 mm
August22°C / 72°F72 mm
September18°C / 64°F89 mm
October14°C / 56°F102 mm
November8°C / 46°F91 mm
December5°C / 40°F65 mm

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FAQs about Lyon in November

November climate averages for Lyon, 1991–2020.

Lyon averages 8°C (46°F) in November, ranging from about 5°C (41°F) at night to 11°C (52°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.

Some. About 91 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.

Yes. November averages 8°C (46°F) against 5°C (40°F) in December — 3.3°C warmer.

November is 5.6°C cooler than October, and 11 mm drier.

It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.

About 2.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.

This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.

About 9 hours 28 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 15 hours 42 minutes in June and 8 hours 42 minutes in December.

On 15 November, sunrise is about 07:40 and sunset about 17:09 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 7 minutes shorter than it starts.