Lyon in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate
Weather in Lyon in July 2027
- July is usually the hottest month of the year in Lyon;
- July is usually the driest month of the year in Lyon
Average weather
Average temperature in Lyon in July
Going from a maximum of +99°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +86°F.
Is Lyon warm or cold in July?
Lyon is typically warm in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
July is the hottest month in Lyon, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lyon in July
| June | July | August | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. temperature | +77°F | +82°F | +81°F | |||
| Min. temperature | +43°F | +48°F | +43°F | |||
| Max. temperature | +100°F | +104°F | +106°F | |||
| Rainfall | 89 mm | 78 mm | 84 mm | |||
| Wind | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | |||
| Humidity | 66% | 62% | 64% | |||
| Air pressure | 1015 HPa | 1016 HPa | 1016 HPa | |||
☀️ | Sunny days | 8 | 11 | 11 | ||
☁️ | Cloudy days | 6 | 5 | 5 | ||
🌧️ | Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
❄️ | Snowy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Our opinion | Good | Good | Good | |||
July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +82°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 89 mm to 78 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 62%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 8 to 11.
August brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 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 July, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
How was the weather last July in Lyon?
Climate Change Over the Years
The climate in Lyon in July 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
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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.
