Lyon weather in October (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the October weather in Lyon compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Lyon includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Lyon in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 130 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lyon, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in France in October

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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lyon.

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