February weather forecast
Lyon, France

February in Lyon sees a subtle shift from the deep winter conditions of January. Slightly warmer temperatures begin to thaw the winter frost, but layers remain necessary. While snowfall days decrease, rainfall days maintain a consistent pace, ensuring Lyon's tranquil rivers continue to flow steady. The city slowly begins to wake from its winter hibernation, with increased daylight hours adding a brighter note to the February weather. Visiting Lyon in February comes with quiet tranquility before the onset of the more vibrant spring season.

Temperature

The transition into February in Lyon is marked with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F), showing an insignificant shift from January's 6.4°C (43.5°F). An average low-temperature of 1.1°C (34°F) marks the nights throughout February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Lyon is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In February, snow falls for 3.9 days. In Lyon, France, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:26 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 3.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Lyon is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In February, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.