October · France
Best time to visit Lyon in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lyon in October
Average temperature 14°C, 112 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 112 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Lyon scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 112 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
October holds up well in Lyon — 8th best month
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
112 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Lyon — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lyon in October?
- In October, Lyon averages 14°C, 112 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Lyon?
- October earns a 7.3/10 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 October?
- Expect about 112 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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