Lyon weather in October
Lyon in October averages 14°C (56°F), 102 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Lyon, October is the sixth warmest, the wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (56°F)
10–17°C · 49–63°F
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.2 h
hours per day
What is Lyon like in October?
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 October?
A light rain jacket
About 102 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (49°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Lyon is 4.2°C cooler than September and 13 mm wetter than it, which averages 18°C (64°F).
October in Lyon is 5.6°C warmer than November and 11 mm wetter than it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
Daylight in Lyon in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 57 minutes in Lyon, rising about 07:57 and setting about 18:54 local time.
October ends 1 hour 33 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 45 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Lyon
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Lyon
What to read before you book.
Lyon weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Lyon, 1991–2020.
Lyon averages 14°C (56°F) in October, ranging from about 10°C (49°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 102 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 14°C (56°F) against 8°C (46°F) in November — 5.6°C warmer.
October is 4.2°C cooler than September, and 13 mm wetter.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 4.2 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 57 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 15 hours 42 minutes in June and 8 hours 42 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:57 and sunset about 18:54 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 33 minutes shorter than it starts.
