The weather in Lyon is clearly shifting towards nice days for the week of February 23, 2026. As the days get longer, an unusual warmth settles over the capital of Gaul and the whole Rhône department. After a rainy spell, the sun takes back control, and temperatures soar between 14°C and 20°C. It's a taste of spring that arrives just in time for the start of the school year.
Temperatures show a clear departure from the seasonal norms. This Monday morning, the thermometer read 8°C in Lyon, which is six degrees above the typical norm of around 2°C. In the afternoon, the mercury rose to 16°C, with a difference of 7°C compared to the averages. While the sky remained mostly cloudy in the city, the coming days will bring their share of sunshine and light.
The sun will take charge on Tuesday morning all across the Rhône. In Lyon, theMin temperatures climb to 9°C and the maximums reach 17°C in the afternoon. A veil of clouds might slightly filter the light, but it won’t spoil the overall feeling of gentleness. However, be careful: the yellow flood alert remains active on the Rhône at least throughout the day.
Moroccan air and Sahara dust
An anticyclonic ridge and a southerly flow are bringing very mild air to the region. Starting Wednesday, February 25, the sky will clear significantly due to a light to moderate south wind. Temperatures will flirt with 19°C in the afternoon, rising from 9°C at dawn. It feels like late April, even early May! On Thursday, we might even approach the 20°C mark. Note: very small amounts of Sahara dust may once again pass over Lyon, a phenomenon already observed in recent weeks, as confirmed by However, the end of the week is expected to be a bit more lively with a disturbance moving across the Rhône on Friday afternoon. Rain will make a comeback, but it won't cause a drastic drop in temperatures, which will remain very mild despite a slight dip. Great news for the weekend: Saturday and Sunday are looking sunny with temperatures between 15 and 17°C at the best part of the day.