Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Lyon
France · Europe
Lyon is most comfortable in early autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cool. Rain is spread through the year. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
33°F to 80°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
8.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
11.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 64°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
53%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain14%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday78°F
Rain15%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain13%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening78°F
Rain15%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology