Lyon weather in September

September in Lyon: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Lyon · #70 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Lyon climate normals — September

Daytime high24°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 58°F
Feels like (high)24°C / 75°F
Rainfall80 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

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

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Lyon in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Lyon?
September in Lyon: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Lyon on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Lyon in September?
In September, Lyon averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 14.5°C, with about 80.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lyon in September?
Lyon has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in September.

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