May · France
Best time to visit Lyon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lyon in May
Average temperature 16°C, 98 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.4/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 98 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Lyon scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 98 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.
May in Lyon — reliably good (3rd best month)
May averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 98 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lyon in May?
- In May, Lyon averages 16°C, 98 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lyon?
- May earns a 8.4/10 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 May?
- Expect about 98 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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