Lyon in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lyon in may 2025
The weather in Lyon in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather 0.1cm
Weather at 6am
54°F
Partly Cloudy
25% of time
25%
23%
12%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Moderate rain at times
39% of time
32%
15%
8%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
29%
18%
13%
Weather at 3am
47°F
27%
25%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lyon in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lyon in may.
The climate of Lyon in may is good
The weather in may in Lyon is wet (with 7.6in of precipitation over 10 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.9in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate pleasant around this city the month of may. Temperatures are up to 68°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Lyon is 61°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lyon in the month of may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2010. You can plan to have about 20 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 65% of the month.
In may in Lyon, the days on average last 14:57. Sunrise is at 05:09 and sets at 20:06.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lyon in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.66km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:09 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:06 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:57 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lyon in may 2024:
52°F to 65°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 52°F
52°F to 70°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 67°F
49°F to 68°F
50°F to 74°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 74°F
54°F to 74°F
58°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 68°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 72°F
54°F to 72°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 70°F
50°F to 72°F
56°F to 72°F
58°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
56°F to 70°F
58°F to 67°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities around Lyon in may
Cities near Lyon:
| Villeurbanne in may | good weather |
| Montagny in may | good weather |
| Givors in may | good weather |
| Villefranche-sur-Saône in may | good weather |
| Vienne in may | good weather |
| Villars-les-Dombes in may | tolerable weather |
| Pérouges in may | tolerable weather |
| Rive-de-Gier in may | good weather |
| Tarare in may | good weather |
| Sainte-Croix-en-Jarrez in may | good weather |
| Belleville-en-Beaujolais in may | good weather |
| Bourgoin in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Lyon in may:
Weather data for Lyon for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lyon. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lyon can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lyon.