Lyon Weather in August
What's the weather like in Lyon (Rhône-Alpes) in August 2024?
The climate in Lyon during August can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Lyon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.7°C 78.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 14.4°C 57.8°F |
| Average temperature | 20°C 68°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 77 mm 3 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.2°C 71.9°F |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lyon with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Lyon
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lyon in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Lyon weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 58mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 89mm 3.5ins |
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