---
title: "Lyon, France"
description: "France · airport LYS"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/lyon"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇫🇷 Lyon, France

France · airport LYS

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR
- Phone code: +33
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/zaJVE6](https://airalo.pxf.io/zaJVE6)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt, FREENOW
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Alps](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Alps)

## Brief

- Try Lyon’s regional specialties, including quenelles de brochet, salade lyonnaise, praline rose pastries, and dishes served in traditional bouchons.
- Beaujolais and Côtes-du-Rhône wines are prominent regional choices, with many wine bars and restaurants offering local selections.

## Safety and health

- Mosquito-borne dengue and sand-fly-transmitted leishmaniasis occur in France. Use insect repellent and cover exposed skin, especially during warmer months and around dusk. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/france))
- Tap water in Lyon is generally drinkable. Avoid water marked *eau non potable*, including in some railway toilets and rural rest areas. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/France))
- Demonstrations in Lyon have recently involved clashes, tear gas, fires, and thrown projectiles. Avoid rallies and police activity, monitor local transport updates, and expect possible street closures or delays. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/06/protests-schools-blockade-streets-france) | [cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/06/world/video/france-protests-lyon-schools-intldsk))

## Recent News

- **6-7 October 2026:** School protests took place across France, including Lyon. Demonstrations in the city occasionally became violent, with police using tear gas and reports of fires and projectiles. Travellers should avoid protest routes and allow extra time for journeys. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/06/protests-schools-blockade-streets-france) | [abc.net.au](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/protesting-pupils-blockade-french-high-schools-again/107236514))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

Lyon is rated best for visits from January to March, May to June, and September to October, with mild to warm conditions suited to walking, museums and dining. December is also a strong choice for the Festival of Lights, while July, August, April and November are rated OK.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Great | 2 | 53 | 4 |
| February | Great | 3 | 44 | 6 |
| March | Great | 8 | 48 | 7 |
| April | OK | 11 | 47 | 9 |
| May | Great | 13 | 72 | 9 |
| June | Great | 17 | 67 | 10 |
| July | OK | 20 | 56 | 11 |
| August | OK | 20 | 54 | 11 |
| September | Great | 16 | 39 | 9 |
| October | Great | 12 | 48 | 7 |
| November | OK | 7 | 68 | 5 |
| December | Great | 3 | 58 | 5 |

### Month by month

- **January (Great):** January is cool, around 0-7°C, with occasional snow. Museums, food halls and historic streets suit a city break.
- **February (Great):** February is cool, around 0-9°C, with some rain and occasional snow. Indoor culture and Lyon’s restaurants suit crisp days.
- **March (Great):** March is mild, around 5-13°C, with changeable conditions. The old town and museums work well with a light waterproof layer.
- **April (OK):** April is mild, around 8-16°C, with showers possible. Sightseeing suits the month, with flexible plans for wet spells.
- **May (Great):** May is mild, around 9-19°C, with frequent rainfall. Parks, riverside walks and the old town suit days that allow for showers.
- **June (Great):** June is warm, around 15-25°C, with rain possible. Long daylight supports outdoor dining, river walks and exploring on foot.
- **July (OK):** July is hot, around 15-28°C, with occasional rain. Outdoor sightseeing suits mornings and evenings, while museums offer a midday option.
- **August (OK):** August is hot, around 15-28°C, with rainfall possible. Warm evenings suit outdoor dining, while museums provide a break from afternoon heat.
- **September (Great):** September is warm, around 12-24°C, with autumn rainfall. Walking the old town, food markets and riverside districts suits the month.
- **October (Great):** October is mild, around 10-19°C, with autumn rain possible. Layered clothing suits market visits, museums and historic-centre walks.
- **November (OK):** November is cool, around 4-12°C, with autumn showers. Indoor attractions, covered markets and Lyon’s food scene suit shorter days.
- **December (Great):** December is cool, around 0-7°C, with occasional snow. The Festival of Lights and Christmas-market atmosphere add seasonal interest to evening walks.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Oct 25 Oct | 14 | 6 | 89% |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 15 | 6 | 6% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 20 | 8 | 1% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 15 | 9 | 24% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 14 | 6 | 4% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 15 | 7 | 7% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 12 | 6 | 10% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Lyon-Highlights-and-Secrets-Tour/d829-134166P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 37.33 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Lyon Small-Group Food Tour with Wine & Full Meal by Do Eat Better](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Lyon-Food-Tour-Do-Eat-Better-Experience/d829-188552P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 96.08 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Secret-Food-Tours-Lyon/d829-7812P98?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 98.65 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine -Taste of France by Do Eat Better](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Lyon-evening-food-tour/d829-188552P16?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 97.62 USD · 3.5–3.5 HOUR
- [Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Lyon-Food-Tour-Old-Town-4h/d829-6778P7?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 101.61 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Afternoon Old Town Food tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Food-Tour-in-the-Alternative-District-of-Terreaux/d829-6778P10?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 85.63 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Hop-On-Hop-Off-Tour-of-Lyon/d829-49535P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 28.54 USD · 1.5–1.5 HOUR
- [2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/1-5-Hour-Small-Group-Electric-Bike-Tour-in-Lyon/d829-6778P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 39.96 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [4h Complete Lyon Experience: E-Bike, Food Tasting & Old Town Walk](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Lyon-Electric-Bike-Tour-with-Food-Tasting/d829-6778LYONBIKE?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 91.34 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Guided-tour-and-wine-tasting-Northern-Rhone-Valley/d829-399521P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 135.87 USD · 4.2–4.2 HOUR

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/lyon#activities

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