Lyon Weather in May
France · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (68°F)
Avg low9°C (49°F)
Rainfall91 mm (3.6 in)
RatingExcellent 8/10
Expect mild days in Lyon in May: the average high is 20°C (68°F) and the average low is 9°C (49°F). May is spring in France. The month is moderately rainy, with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain spread over 13 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Lyon?
May is a good time to visit Lyon (8/10), though July to September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (68°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (58°F) |
| Rainfall | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 14.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.8 km/h |
| vs April | 3°C warmer than April, with 25 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Lyon in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Lyon weather in other months
Jan6°C / 0°C57 mmPoorFeb8°C / 0°C47 mmFairMar13°C / 2°C57 mmGoodApr17°C / 6°C66 mmExcellentMay20°C / 9°C91 mmExcellentJun24°C / 14°C79 mmExcellentJul27°C / 16°C69 mmExcellentAug27°C / 15°C62 mmExcellentSep23°C / 12°C71 mmExcellentOct18°C / 8°C83 mmExcellentNov11°C / 4°C86 mmFairDec7°C / 1°C73 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit LyonJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Geneva18°C · 116 mm
- Bern17°C · 133 mm
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm
- Nice19°C · 55 mm
- Cannes21°C · 56 mm
- Lucerne17°C · 157 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.