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Lyon in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Lyon in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Lyon, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Lyon in August 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Lyon in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 86 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lyon has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Lyon in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lyon for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +102°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +88°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +82°F.

Is Lyon warm or cold in August?

Lyon is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Lyon, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lyon in August

Lyon weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+81°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+43°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+104°F+104°F+93°F
Rainfall
78 mm86 mm90 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
61%64%71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
141311
Cloudy days
101112
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 86 mm. Humidity rises from 61% to 64%. Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 14 sunny days in July to 13 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Lyon in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Lyon is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Lyon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 64 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lyon wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Lyon?

This is the weather in Lyon in August 2023:
1 August
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+93°F
2 August
☀️
+91°F
3 August
☀️
+100°F
4 August
☀️
+102°F
5 August
☀️
+94°F
6 August
☀️
+87°F
7 August
☀️
+86°F
8 August
☀️
+89°F
9 August
☀️
+91°F
10 August
☀️
+94°F
11 August
☀️
+97°F
12 August
☀️
+94°F
13 August
☀️
+94°F
14 August
☀️
+77°F
15 August
☀️
+83°F
16 August
☀️
+91°F
17 August
☀️
+83°F
18 August
🌧️
+75°F
19 August
🌧️
+79°F
20 August
☀️
+82°F
21 August
☀️
+81°F
22 August
☀️
+83°F
23 August
☀️
+86°F
24 August
☀️
+90°F
25 August
☀️
+93°F
26 August
☀️
+82°F
27 August
☀️
+79°F
28 August
☀️
+86°F
29 August
☀️
+91°F
30 August
☀️
+83°F
31 August
☁️
+83°F
In August 2023 Lyon had 28 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +102°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 56%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Lyon climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Lyon in August has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+76°F) and the highest in 2003 (+93°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 220 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lyon in August:

Is August a good time to visit Lyon?

August is a really good time to go to Lyon. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lyon.

Can you sunbathe in Lyon in August?

August is warm in Lyon. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Lyon rainy in August?

Lyon is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lyon in August?

The amount of sunny days in Lyon during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Lyon

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lyon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.