December · France
Best time to visit Lyon in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lyon in December
Average temperature 5°C, 85 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lyon scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lyon's bouchons and traboules thread between the Rhône and Saône, with Fourvière looking over the whole grid.
December in Lyon — workable with trade-offs
December averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lyon in December?
- In December, Lyon averages 5°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lyon?
- December earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lyon in December?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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