🇫🇷 Lyon vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Lyon, France vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 97 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Lyon🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high18°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year18184
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMay, September, October

🇫🇷 Lyon

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyon or Madrid warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lyon or Madrid?

Lyon is rainier — Madrid sees about 97 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lyon vs Madrid?

Lyon is best around May, September, October; Madrid is best around May, September, October.

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