Month guide · Lyon · France
Lyon in February
What February is really like in Lyon: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Still cold but brighter; bakeries fill with bugnes for carnival.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Lyon: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (7°C (45°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:43
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). The Fête des Lumières in early December, then cold, foggy and quiet weeks with low prices outside the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Lyon, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Vieux Lyon
Musée Miniature et Cinéma
In a Renaissance building in Vieux Lyon, this museum displays hyper-realistic miniature scenes alongside original props, costumes and special-effects pieces from well-known films.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Vieux Lyon
Gadagne museums
End with a drink in the hanging garden café on the upper level.
- 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
Housed in a former military medical school used by the Gestapo during the Occupation, the CHRD tells the story of Lyon, a centre of the French Resistance, through documents, testimonies and the experience of daily life under occupation.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Religious site · Fourvière
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Take the funicular up from Vieux Lyon and walk down through the Jardin du Rosaire for views on the way.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 1°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 February a good time to visit Lyon?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold but brighter; bakeries fill with bugnes for carnival.
+How warm is Lyon in February?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lyon in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.