Month guide · Lyon · France
Lyon in August
What August is really like in Lyon: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jean-Christophe BENOIST, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot and quieter as many locals leave on holiday; some bouchons close for part of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Lyon: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:50
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny days, open-air concerts in the Roman theatre and evenings on the riverbanks; heatwaves and August closures are common.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August 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 August
August has no major recurring festival in Lyon, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Fourvière
Roman theatres of Fourvière and Lugdunum museum
Lugdunum was the capital of Roman Gaul, and its Great Theatre, built around 15 BC, and the smaller Odeon still stand on the hillside below the basilica.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
Park · 6th arrondissement
Parc de la Tête d'Or
Enter by the Porte des Enfants du Rhône and rent a rowing boat on the lake on summer afternoons.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Croix-Rousse
Croix-Rousse and the Mur des Canuts
The silk weavers' hill rises north of the Terreaux.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Guillotière
Berges du Rhône
Rent a Vélo'v bike and ride from the Parc de la Tête d'Or south to the Confluence along the river.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Lyon?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Lyon in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Lyon?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and quieter as many locals leave on holiday; some bouchons close for part of the month.
+How warm is Lyon in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lyon in August?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.