Lyon weather in December (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the weather in Lyon usually fare in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Lyon typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C.

Precipitation

Lyon in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lyon. May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 54 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 21%  

Where to go in France in December

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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