Weather in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France in August
In an average August, Lyon sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
42°C
2023-08-24
Lowest
17°C
2007-08-09
Low
Highest
25°C
2003-08-10
Lowest
6°C
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
54°C
2023-08-24
Lowest
2°C
1995-08-31
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
2024-08-01
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
1990-08-08
Wind
Highest
41 km/h
1986-08-26
Lowest
5 km/h
1992-08-24
Precip
Wettest
172 mm
2004
Driest
26 mm
1991
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