Month guide · Lyon · France
Lyon in April
What April is really like in Lyon: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gonedelyon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Lyon. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Spring blossom in the Parc de la Tête d'Or and comfortable walking weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Lyon: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild days, blossom in the parks and café terraces reopening, with occasional showers and storms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Lyon, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Vieux Lyon
Gadagne museums
The largest Renaissance building in Vieux Lyon houses two museums: one on the history of Lyon and one on puppetry, including Guignol, the puppet character created in Lyon in the early 19th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Museum · 7th arrondissement
Centre for the History of the Resistance and Deportation
Allow time for the recorded testimonies, which bring the exhibition to life.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Religious site · Fourvière
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Built between 1872 and 1896 on the hill above Vieux Lyon, the white basilica has a lavish interior of mosaics, gilding and marble.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Historic site · Fourvière
Roman theatres of Fourvière and Lugdunum museum
The theatre site is free to walk around; in summer it hosts concerts during the Nuits de Fourvière festival.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 7°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Lyon?
One of the best months to visit Lyon. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Lyon?
It is one of the best months to visit Lyon. Spring blossom in the Parc de la Tête d'Or and comfortable walking weather.
+How warm is Lyon in April?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lyon in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.