Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Lyon
Lyon is a city in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It has a population of about 519,127 (2023). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now15°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population519,127
Local time16:38
45.75° N, 4.85° EElevation 173 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes69000–69009October: high / low18° / 9°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lyon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:07 · 18:4510 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:56Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in July
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
91 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
43 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.7 km
How Lyon has grown
People living in the built-up area (256 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+33%901k in 1975 → 1.19M in 2025Weather in Lyon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 62%
Today22 Oct15°5°
Fri23 Oct16°8°3.6 mm
Sat24 Oct14°6°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct17°10°2.9 mm
Mon26 Oct18°9°
Tue27 Oct20°10°
Wed28 Oct18°12°
Thu29 Oct15°7°
Fri30 Oct18°8°
Sat31 Oct18°9°
When to go to Lyon
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 32 | 49 | 72 | 65 | 65 | 59 | 61 | 78 | 69 | 32 | 22 |
| High | 7° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 28° | 23° | 18° | 12° | 8° |
| Low | 1° | 2° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 49 | 43 | 51 | 72 | 91 | 74 | 66 | 65 | 88 | 92 | 82 | 58 |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
What's on in Lyon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Lyon's festivals through the year
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Monuments and museums in Lyon
2.1 km
Lyon CathedralBuilt 1175
2.5 km
Basilica of Notre-Dame de FourvièreBuilt 1872
2.3 km
Hôtel de Ville de LyonBuilt 1646
1.4 km
Hôtel-Dieu de LyonBuilt 1200
2 km
Église Saint-Georges, LyonBuilt 1848
1.8 km
Grande synagogue de LyonBuilt 1864
Museum2.3 km
Museum of Fine Arts of LyonBuilt 1801
Museum2.5 km
Lugdunum Musée et ThéâtresBuilt 1975More museums: Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation · Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon · Fondation Bullukian · Le Rectangle · Maison de Pauline Jaricot · Musée des Hospices Civils de Lyon · Science Expériences
Outdoors around Lyon
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Viewpoints22Climbing12Theme parks11Golf courses5Zoos5Surf spots2Camp sites2Hot springs & thermal baths1Water parks1Aquariums1
Aquarium de LyonAquariums
0.3 kmAu pré de JustinZoos
0.7 kmLyon Salvagny Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 kmCamping des BarollesCamp sites
1.1 kmBlock'Out LyonClimbing
1.4 kmZe ComplexTheme parks
1.5 kmTechni PlongéeDive site
0.9 kmSub OdysséeDive site
1.7 kmPlongée - Lyon Sport MétropoleDive site
2.3 kmThalassa Lyon PlongéeDive site
4.5 kmNature around Lyon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lyon
Earthquakes around Lyon
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record42within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 94 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km
Neogene · 1
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 7
Cities and settlements · 1Temples and sanctuaries · 1Theatres and amphitheatres · 3Aqueducts and baths · 2
Cities and settlements
Temples and sanctuaries
Theatres and amphitheatres
Aqueducts and baths
Universities and research institutes
École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de LyonUniversity or college · founded 1756
Lumière University Lyon 2University or college · founded 1835
EMLYON Business SchoolUniversity or college · founded 1872
UCLy (Lyon Catholic University)University or college · founded 1875
Lyon ObservatoryUniversity or college · founded 1878
École d'Ingénieurs en Chimie et Sciences du NumériqueUniversity or college · founded 1883
ECAM School of EngineeringUniversity or college · founded 1900
École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de LyonUniversity or college · founded 1906
National School of Arts and Techniques of theaterUniversity or college · founded 1941
Sciences Po LyonUniversity or college · founded 1948
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de LyonUniversity or college · founded 1957
IDRAC Business SchoolUniversity or college · founded 1965
Institut Supérieur d'Agriculture Rhône-AlpesUniversity or college · founded 1968
ESCE International Business SchoolUniversity or college · founded 1968
Jean Moulin University Lyon 3University or college · founded 1973
INSEEC School of Business and EconomicsUniversity or college · founded 1975
Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de LyonUniversity or college · founded 1980
Institut Textile et ChimiqueUniversity or college · founded 1988
Université de LyonUniversity or college · founded 2007
Institut d'Enseignement Supérieur et de Recherche en Alimentation, Santé Animale, Sciences Agronomiques et de l'Environnement, VetAgro SupUniversity or college · founded 2010
École Normale Supérieure de LyonUniversity or college · founded 2010
ESPI LyonUniversity or college
Laboratoire de Sciences de la TerreUniversity or college
École des Avocats Rhône-AlpesUniversity or college
Lettres et Civilisations EtrangèresResearch institute · founded 1853
Institut Français de l'ÉducationResearch institute · founded 1878
Maison des Sciences sociales et des Humanités - Lyon St-ÉtienneResearch institute · founded 1894
Centre Technique des Industries Aérauliques et ThermiquesResearch institute · founded 1960
Maison de l'Orient et de la Méditerranée Jean PouillouxResearch institute · founded 1975
Histoire, Archéologie, Littératures des Mondes Chrétiens et Musulmans MédiévauxResearch institute · founded 1977
Infections Virales et Pathologie ComparéeResearch institute · founded 1983
Centre lyonnais d'Histoire du droit et de la pensée politiqueResearch institute · founded 1991
Equipe de droit public de LyonResearch institute · founded 1991
Institut d'Asie OrientaleResearch institute · founded 1992
Centre d'Etudes LinguistiquesResearch institute · founded 1993
Environment, City, SocietyResearch institute · founded 1995
Laboratoire Dynamique du LangageResearch institute · founded 1995
Actuarial and Financial Sciences LaboratoryResearch institute · founded 1997
Centre for Astronomical Reseach of LyonResearch institute · founded 1998
Laboratoire Reproduction et Développement des PlantesResearch institute · founded 1999
Laboratoire de Physique de l'ENS de LyonResearch institute · founded 1999
Laboratoire de l'Informatique du ParallélismeResearch institute · founded 1999
Le Laboratoire P4 Inserm Jean MérieuxResearch institute · founded 1999
Molecular Microbiology and Structural BiochemistryResearch institute · founded 1999
Unité de Mathématiques Pures et AppliquéesResearch institute · founded 1999
Archéologie et ArchéométrieResearch institute · founded 2001
ArchéorientResearch institute · founded 2003
Cancéropôle Lyon Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesResearch institute · founded 2003
Centre de Recherche MagellanResearch institute · founded 2003
Equipe de recherche Louis JosserandResearch institute · founded 2003
Histoire et Sources des Mondes AntiquesResearch institute · founded 2003
Interactions, Corpus, Apprentissages, ReprésentationsResearch institute · founded 2003
Laboratoire d'études ruralesResearch institute · founded 2003
Laboratoire de ChimieResearch institute · founded 2003
Laboratoire de Recherche Historique Rhône-AlpesResearch institute · founded 2003
PerséeResearch institute · founded 2003
Structure Fédérative de Recherche BiosciencesResearch institute · founded 2003
Triangle. Action, discourses, economic and political thoughtResearch institute · founded 2005
Institut Rhônalpin des Systèmes ComplexesResearch institute · founded 2006
Groupe de Recherche en Psychologie SocialeResearch institute · founded 2007
Institut d'Etudes Transtextuelles et TransculturellesResearch institute · founded 2007
Institute of Functional Genomics of LyonResearch institute · founded 2007
Institut de recherches philosophiques de LyonResearch institute · founded 2007
Laboratoire Passages XX_XXIResearch institute · founded 2007
Laboratoire de Biologie et Modélisation de la CelluleResearch institute · founded 2007
Nutrition, Diabète et CerveauResearch institute · founded 2007
Parcours santé systémiqueResearch institute · founded 2007
Réseau Français des Instituts d'Études AvancéesResearch institute · founded 2007
Équipe de droit international, européen et comparéResearch institute · founded 2007
Institut supérieur d'étude des religions et de la laïcitéResearch institute · founded 2009
International Prevention Research InstituteResearch institute · founded 2009
Centre Lyonnais d'AcoustiqueResearch institute · founded 2011
Centre Max WeberResearch institute · founded 2011
Cancer Research Center of LyonResearch institute · founded 2011
Centre de recherche en droit et management des services de santéResearch institute · founded 2011
Hémostase & ThromboseResearch institute · founded 2011
Institut AguettantResearch institute · founded 2011
Institut de Biologie et de Chimie des ProtéinesResearch institute · founded 2011
Laboratoire de Géologie de Lyon : Terre, Planètes et EnvironnementResearch institute · founded 2011
International Center for Infectiology ResearchResearch institute · founded 2013
Towns and villages around Lyon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Villeurbanne3.1 kmLa Mulatière3.6 kmSainte-Foy-lès-Lyon3.9 kmSaint-Fons4.5 kmCuire4.7 kmTassin-la-Demi-Lune4.7 kmOullins5 kmCaluire-et-Cuire5.1 kmBron5.2 kmPierre-Bénite5.4 kmSaint-Rambert-l'Île-Barbe5.5 kmÉcully6.1 kmLe But6.3 kmCrépieux-la-Pape6.4 kmVénissieux6.5 kmFrancheville6.7 kmChampagne-au-Mont-d'Or6.7 kmVaulx-en-Velin7.3 kmSaint-Genis-Laval7.3 kmLa Tour7.6 kmSaint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or7.6 kmClos Chaurand7.7 kmSaint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or7.8 kmClos Rival8.2 kmRoy8.3 kmCollonges-au-Mont-d'Or8.3 kmFeyzin8.5 kmRillieux-la-Pape8.5 kmCharbonnières-les-Bains8.6 kmSathonay-Camp8.7 kmIrigny8.7 kmLes Tarentelles8.7 kmDécines-Charpieu8.9 kmChaponost9.3 kmChaponost-le-Vieux9.4 kmSaint-Fortunat9.4 kmLes Rases9.4 kmLes Grandes Brosses9.4 kmLes Basses Barolles9.5 kmSaint-Priest9.5 kmSaint-Genis-les-Ollières9.5 kmLe Molard9.5 kmChassieu9.6 kmFontaines-sur-Saône9.6 kmSathonay-Village9.7 kmDardilly9.7 kmCraponne9.7 kmCorbas9.9 kmSaint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or10 kmLe Pont Chabrol10 kmLe Gourd10 kmVancia11 kmFontaines-Saint-Martin11 kmCouzon-au-Mont-d'Or11 kmLe Barriot11 kmNoailleux11 kmLe Tupinier11 kmLes Grandes Terres11 kmBrignais11 kmRochetaillée-sur-Saône11 kmLimonest11 kmMarcy-l'Étoile12 kmMiplaine12 kmVourles12 kmVernaison12 kmLes Verchères12 kmCailloux-sur-Fontaines12 kmLe Quincieux12 kmManissieux12 kmCharly12 kmLe Carreau12 kmGenas12 kmMeyzieu12 kmSolaize12 kmGrézieu-la-Varenne12 kmLa Fouillouse12 kmBrindas12 kmFleurieu-sur-Saône12 kmLa Tour-de-Salvagny12 kmPoleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or12 km
Lyon from above
Around Lyon41 places to see, do and reach nearby
SaôneNature3.5 kmLac des Eaux BleuesNature10 kmYzeronNature4.0 kmVieux RhôneNature8.2 kmRéservoir du Grand-LargeNature11 kmBrévenneNature18 kmîle BarbeNature5.5 kmîle de la Table-RondeNature12 kmMont BoussuivreMountain38 kmCrêt MalherbeMountain33 kmSignal de Saint-AndréMountain23 kmCrêt d'ArjouxMountain27 kmsignal de Saint-BonnetMountain36 kmMont VerdunMountain12 kmTechni PlongéeDive site0.9 kmSub OdysséeDive site1.7 kmPlongée - Lyon Sport MétropoleDive site2.3 kmLyon CathedralMonument2.1 kmBasilica of Notre-Dame de FourvièreMonument2.5 kmHôtel de Ville de LyonMonument2.3 kmHôtel-Dieu de LyonMonument1.4 kmÉglise Saint-Georges, LyonMonument2.0 kmGrande synagogue de LyonMonument1.8 kmÉglise Saint-PothinMonument1.9 kmPalais de justice historique de LyonMonument2.1 kmMuseum of Fine Arts of LyonMuseum2.3 kmLugdunum Musée et ThéâtresMuseum2.5 kmMusée des ConfluencesMuseum3.0 kmContemporary Arts Museum of LyonMuseum3.9 kmGadagne (museums)Museum2.3 kmLyon Jean MacéStation0.7 kmLyon Part-DieuStation1.6 kmLyon PerracheStation1.8 kmBellecourFerry port1.8 kmTerrasses PresquîleFerry port1.9 kmVénissieuxPlace6.5 kmViennePlace25 kmSaint-PriestPlace9.5 kmBronPlace5.2 kmVaulx-en-VelinPlace7.3 kmCaluire-et-CuirePlace5.1 km
Postal codes
69000–69009
Codes for businesses and P.O. boxes · 248
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Getting to Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
19 kmGrenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
57 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
81 kmLyon Jean MacéRailway station
0.7 kmLyon Part-DieuRailway station
1.6 kmLyon PerracheRailway station
1.8 kmBellecourFerry port
1.8 kmTerrasses PresquîleFerry port
1.9 kmPlaces near Lyon
Places with a climate like Lyon
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lyon.
What is the hottest month in Lyon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Lyon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lyon?
May is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Lyon?
Lyon has 258 postal codes: 69000–69009, 69061 CEDEX 06, 69062 CEDEX 06, 69064 CEDEX 06, 69129 CEDEX 08, 69201 CEDEX 01, 69202 CEDEX 01, 69203 CEDEX 01, 69204 CEDEX 01, 69205 CEDEX 01, 69206 CEDEX 01, 69207 CEDEX 01 ….