Lyon weather in February (Rhône-Alps, France)

Planning a trip to Lyon in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Lyon typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Lyon in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 101 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 101 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in France in February

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

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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 Lyon in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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