Lyon Weather in October
France · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (65°F)
Avg low8°C (47°F)
Rainfall83 mm (3.3 in)
RatingExcellent 8.4/10
In October, Lyon has average highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F). October is autumn (fall) in France. The month is moderately rainy, with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain spread over 10 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 10.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit Lyon?
October is a good time to visit Lyon (8.4/10), though July to September are even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (65°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (55°F) |
| Rainfall | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 65% |
| Daylight | 10.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.6 km/h |
| vs September | 5°C cooler than September, with 12 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Lyon in October
- 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
← SeptemberBest time to visit LyonNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Valencia25°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Athens23°C · 55 mm · Excellent
- Malaga22°C · 54 mm · Excellent
- Thessaloniki22°C · 50 mm · Excellent
- Granada23°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Limassol26°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Geneva17°C · 87 mm
- Bern16°C · 87 mm
- Marseille22°C · 72 mm
- Nice20°C · 91 mm
- Cannes21°C · 106 mm
- Lucerne16°C · 96 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.