Average Monthly Sunshine in Lyon

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lyon receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lyon varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 285 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2003 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lyon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Lyon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lyon enjoys an average of 2003 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Lyon’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lyon Precipitation page.