March · France
Best time to visit Lyon in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lyon in March
Average temperature 9°C, 77 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Lyon scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
March in Lyon — reliably good (7th best month)
March averages 9°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 7th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lyon in March?
- In March, Lyon averages 9°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Lyon?
- March earns a 7.4/10 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 March?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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