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Lyon Weather in February

Lyon in February

The short of it: Lyon in February averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 1° · rain 42 mm · daylight 10 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & April

February in Lyon brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 1°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 42 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 10 h 18 min in mid-February, 75 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and April.

Against its neighbours, Lyon runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Lyon 07, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Lyon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 18 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Lyon 07Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes1 km SW9°1°42 mm
Lyon 03Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes1 km NNE9°2°43 mm
Lyon 02Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes1 km WNW9°1°42 mm
Lyon 06Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes2 km N9°2°43 mm
Lyon 05Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes2 km NW9°1°42 mm
Lyon 08Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes2 km SE9°1°42 mm
Lyon 01Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes2 km NNW9°2°43 mm
VilleurbanneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes3 km NE9°1°43 mm

The Almanac · Lyon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 42 mm of rain.

Climate of Lyon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°51 mm10 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦
February9°1°42 mm11 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
March14°4°46 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April18°7°65 mm12 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
May22°11°76 mm12 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
June26°15°69 mm11 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°64 mm10 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
August28°16°59 mm10 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September23°13°82 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October18°10°95 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
November12°5°84 mm10 km/h9 h 24 min✦✦
December8°2°57 mm11 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lyon in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lyon in February?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 9°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 42 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Lyon?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and April.

How long are the days in Lyon in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 41 min in December to 15 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Lyon in February?

Hardly — February nights average 1 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lyon in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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