Lyon weather in August (Rhône-Alps, France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lyon this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Lyon during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 28°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Lyon in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 252 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lyon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 252 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in France in August

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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