Lyon weather in September (Rhône-Alps, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Lyon in September? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In September, Lyon typically experiences high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 23°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Lyon in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in France in September

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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

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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