Lyon weather in April (Rhône-Alps, France)

Curious about the climate in Lyon this April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Lyon typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Lyon in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lyon climate page with graphs.

 

Lyon, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 190 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in France in April

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lyon, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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