What is the weather like in Lyon vs Paris in May?

In May, Lyon averages 22°C high / 12°C low with about 90 mm of rain; Paris averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 72 mm.

Lyon vs Paris in May

Lyon is the better pick in May — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lyon is nice, rainy, clean air, while Paris is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Lyon vs Paris — May climate, side by side

	🇫🇷 Lyon	🇫🇷 Paris
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	20°C
Avg high / low	22° / 12°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	90 mm	72 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	71%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	48	50

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Lyon 🇫🇷 Francenice, rainy, clean air · best September89
Paris 🇫🇷 Francenice, a little rain, clean air · best June85

Lyon vs Paris in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lyon or Paris?: Lyon is the better pick in May — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lyon is nice, rainy, clean air, while Paris is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lyon vs Paris in May?: In May, Lyon averages 22°C high / 12°C low with about 90 mm of rain; Paris averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 72 mm.