When to go · Lyon
Lyon in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 18°C64°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Medium
- France overall
Verdict
GoodFrance month rating
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
Weather in October
- LyonHighs around 18 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 64 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Centre and east, France · Loire, Burgundy, Alsace, Lyon, Dordognebest weather
Cold foggy winters and hot summers; Alsace Christmas markets make December busy despite the cold.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Medium
France overall: Autumn colour in Burgundy and Alsace; still mild in Provence. Autumn school holidays late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast