Temperatures in October
It's pleasantly warm in October in Lyon with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lyon in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Lyon with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Lyon will be around 18°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% 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 October 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 October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
91 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,3 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Lyon?
Want nice weather? Then October 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 October
With 30°C, Lyon hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Lyon
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in Lyon
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Lyon.
Daily Snowfall in October in Lyon
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Lyon, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV Index in October in Lyon
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Lyon Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Lyon, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Lyon Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Lyon, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Lyon per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Lyon, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in October 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.
