Lyon · Month comparison
October vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs October at #4. Nuits de Fourvière opens the summer — Roman amphitheatre concerts under open skies.
October
#4 of 12 months
Best match
Autumn proper — food season peaks, Beaujolais Nouveau approaches, and crowds drop away.
- ↑Beaujolais Nouveau season (third Thursday of November approaches) — vignerons and négociants throughout Lyon's restaurant scene begin showcasing new vintages
- ↑Traboules of Vieux Lyon at their most atmospheric: damp stone, autumn light, and no queues at the traboule entrances
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 | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 6 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 7 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 17°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 75mm | 65mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 10hrs |
October trade-offs
- ↓October is Lyon's rainiest month at 75mm — expect at least one or two full grey, wet days per week
- ↓Days shorten noticeably; sunset by 18:30 by late October reduces evening light for exploring
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
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