Month guide · Lyon · France
Lyon in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Hot, sometimes very hot; plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings on the riverbanks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 6 of its 31 days. Compared with June (25°C (77°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:28
- Daylight
- About 15.4 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Bastille Day fireworks (14 July)
- Nuits de Fourvière continue (usually until late July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Monplaisir
Institut Lumière
Check the cinema programme; screening a classic on the site of cinema's birth is a memorable evening.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
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
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Lyon?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Lyon in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Lyon?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, sometimes very hot; plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings on the riverbanks.
+How warm is Lyon in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lyon in July?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.