Weather in Lyon in May
Lyon offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 15.5°C, 12 rainy days). Weather score: 7.2/10 · Very good
Avg temp
15.5°C
Daytime high
20.4°C
Night low
10.6°C
Rainy days
12
Sun per day
11 h
Lyon climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9°C | 6.9°C | 1.1°C | 13 | 4.7 h | 2.6/10 |
| February | 5.4°C | 9.8°C | 1.5°C | 9 | 6.9 h | 4.1/10 |
| March | 8.2°C | 13.3°C | 3.5°C | 10 | 8.9 h | 6/10 |
| April | 11.7°C | 16.9°C | 6.6°C | 9 | 10.2 h | 7.2/10 |
| May | 15.5°C | 20.4°C | 10.6°C | 12 | 11 h | 7.2/10 |
| June | 20.8°C | 26°C | 15.5°C | 11 | 12.7 h | 8/10 |
| July | 22.8°C | 28.2°C | 17.4°C | 8 | 12.7 h | 8.8/10 |
| August | 22.1°C | 27.6°C | 16.8°C | 7 | 11.8 h | 8.8/10 |
| September | 18.4°C | 23.6°C | 13.5°C | 7 | 10.1 h | 8/10 |
| October | 13.5°C | 18°C | 9.7°C | 9 | 7.6 h | 6.5/10 |
| November | 8.1°C | 11.6°C | 5°C | 12 | 5.8 h | 3.8/10 |
| December | 5.1°C | 8.1°C | 2.4°C | 12 | 4.6 h | 2.6/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Lyon in May
How warm is it in Lyon in May?
In May, Lyon averages 15.5°C, with daytime highs of 20.4°C and night lows of 10.6°C.
Does it rain a lot in Lyon in May?
May sees around 12 rainy days and about 88.2 mm of rainfall in Lyon.
Is May a good month to visit Lyon?
May scores 7.2/10 for Lyon. Lyon offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 15.5°C, 12 rainy days).