Temperatures in April
It's cool to moderate in April in Lyon with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lyon in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Lyon with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Lyon will be around 19°C, with nights close to 9°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Lyon. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lyon in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
45 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Lyon?
Want nice weather? Then April is a great time to be in Lyon. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Lyon in April
With 29°C, Lyon hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Lyon
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Lyon, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Lyon
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Lyon, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Lyon.
Daily UV Index in April in Lyon
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Lyon, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Lyon Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Lyon, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Lyon Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Lyon, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Lyon
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Average Weather in Lyon by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lyon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
