November · France
Best time to visit Lyon in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lyon in November
Average temperature 8°C, 85 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
5.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Lyon scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.
November in Lyon: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 8°C (46°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 85 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Lyon — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lyon in November?
- In November, Lyon averages 8°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Lyon?
- November earns a 5.9/10 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 November?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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