Lyon · Month comparison
November vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs November at #5. Nuits de Fourvière opens the summer — Roman amphitheatre concerts under open skies.
November
#5 of 12 months
Best match
Cold and quiet — building toward Fête des Lumières with Beaujolais Nouveau in the glasses.
- ↑Beaujolais Nouveau (third Thursday): the city comes alive with tastings, bouchon specials, and Lyonnais pride
- ↑Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse at peak autumn stocking: truffles, foie gras, and the finest regional produce before Christmas
June
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Nuits de Fourvière opens the summer — Roman amphitheatre concerts under open skies.
- ↑Nuits de Fourvière (Jun–Jul): theatre, music, and dance in the 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatres — one of Europe's great outdoor festival experiences
- ↑Long evenings (sunset after 21:30) make the Presqu'île, Vieux Lyon, and the riverside exceptional for evening strolls
| Factor | November | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 8 |
| Value score | 8 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 6 |
| Events score | 8 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 10°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 68mm | 65mm |
| Daily sunshine | 4hrs | 10hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Cold (10°C highs), grey, and damp; Lyon in November requires commitment to indoor culture and food
- ↓Short days make sightseeing feel compressed — pack your itinerary into afternoon golden hours
June trade-offs
- ↓Nuits de Fourvière sells out quickly — book programmes weeks in advance
- ↓Hotel prices climbing toward summer levels; advance booking advisable for weekends
Scores compare months within Lyon. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →