Weather in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France in December
In an average December, Lyon sees a daily high around 6°C and a low around 0°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 6°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 1°C to 12°C |
| Average low | 0°C |
| Typical low range | -5°C to 5°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
17°C
1989-12-18
Lowest
-6°C
2001-12-15
Low
Highest
11°C
2022-12-23
Lowest
-12°C
1990-12-16
Feels-like
Highest
11°C
2022-12-23
Lowest
-21°C
2009-12-19
Humidity
Highest
10.1 g/m³
2023-12-11
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
2001-12-14
Wind
Highest
64 km/h
1981-12-30
Lowest
3 km/h
2024-12-28
Precip
Wettest
151 mm
1981
Driest
8 mm
2016
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