Paris vs Lyon

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in April. Paris offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Lyon sees 10 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Lyon is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in April.

Paris reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Lyon averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Paris receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lyon sees 80 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 1 rain day and 30 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.