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Travelling to Lyon
Best time: from July to August · hotels from €55/night.
When to go to Lyon?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 18° | 14° | 8° | 5° |
| Rain mm | 64 | 44 | 70 | 65 | 95 | 87 | 65 | 55 | 69 | 98 | 87 | 81 |
Shaded columns: the best months — pleasant warmth, outside the rainy season.
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in Lyon?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €55/night | €110/night | Ibis · Première Classe · B&B Hotels |
| Comfort | €85/night | €170/night | Mercure · Novotel · Holiday Inn |
| Boutique | €140/night | €270/night | MGallery · Pullman · Mob Hotel |
| Luxury | €280/night | €520/night | Sofitel Lyon Bellecour · Villa Florentine · Cour des Loges |
Mountains (Alpes du Nord — Aravis et Vercors): Annecy ~65 min away, Villard-de-Lans ~85 min away, La Clusaz ~90 min away.
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