Lyon weather in December

December in Lyon: cold, rainy, with very humid — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Lyon · #443 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Lyon climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall115 mm / 4.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine4.3 h/day
Daylight8.7 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall3.1 cm / 1.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Lyon in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Lyon?
December in Lyon: cold, rainy, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lyon on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
What is the weather like in Lyon in December?
In December, Lyon averages a daily high of 9°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 114.8 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lyon in December?
Lyon has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in December.
Does it snow in Lyon in December?
Lyon sees roughly 3.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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