Weather in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France in May
In an average May, Lyon sees a daily high around 19°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 15°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2022-05-20
Lowest
5°C
1987-05-04
Low
Highest
18°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
0°C
2002-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
37°C
2015-05-13
Lowest
-7°C
1995-05-15
Humidity
Highest
15.3 g/m³
2015-05-13
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
1991-05-05
Wind
Highest
46 km/h
2021-05-09
Lowest
6 km/h
2006-05-06
Precip
Wettest
217 mm
1983
Driest
18 mm
1991
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