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Lyon in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lyon in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Lyon in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Lyon in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 51 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lyon has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Lyon in February

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

The temperature in February is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +63°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +41°F.

Is Lyon warm or cold in February?

Lyon is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Lyon, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lyon in February

Lyon weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+45°F+48°F+55°F
Min. temperature
-2°F+10°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+72°F+79°F
Rainfall
58 mm51 mm63 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
82%76%69%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
358
Cloudy days
1297
Rainy days
121115
Snowy days
431

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +48°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 58 mm to 51 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 5.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lyon is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Lyon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 4%, leading to total precipitation of around 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Lyon is amazing in February with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lyon wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Lyon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Lyon.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Lyon?

This is the weather in Lyon in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
+49°F
2 February
☁️
+50°F
3 February
☀️
+50°F
4 February
☁️
+51°F
5 February
🌧️
+48°F
6 February
☁️
+44°F
7 February
☀️
+47°F
8 February
☀️
+47°F
9 February
☀️
+48°F
10 February
☀️
+44°F
11 February
🌫️
+47°F
12 February
🌫️
+50°F
13 February
🌫️
+58°F
14 February
☀️
+62°F
15 February
☀️
+59°F
16 February
☀️
+62°F
17 February
☁️
+61°F
18 February
☁️
+61°F
19 February
☁️
+55°F
20 February
☀️
+59°F
21 February
☀️
+58°F
22 February
☁️
+52°F
23 February
🌫️
+56°F
24 February
☁️
+58°F
25 February
☁️
+50°F
26 February
☀️
+41°F
27 February
☀️
+45°F
28 February
☀️
+41°F
In February 2023 Lyon had 13 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in Lyon in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+59°F) and the highest in 2023 (+67°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 641 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 1253 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lyon in February:

Is February a good time to visit Lyon?

It’s always a good time to visit Lyon, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lyon in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Lyon rainy in February?

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

Is it sunny in Lyon in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lyon in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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, 2023.

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.