Lyon, France: Remote Work City Guide
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- Europe/Paris · +1h UTC
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About Lyon
Last updated August 2, 2026
Lyon, the capital of Rhône-Alpes, has a cost of living at 94% of the US baseline and uses Europe/Paris (+1h UTC), with French among its main languages. The city sits at an elevation of about 173 m. The best month for moderate weather is June, with an average of 19°C and about 12 rainy days. Livability is high, with high safety (77), very high healthcare (85), and very high digital infrastructure (87).
Key metrics
86 matchRecommended travel month
June
Year-round average
Cost of living
94% of US
Compared to US index (100)
Temperature
14–24°C
Target -10–50°C
Rainfall
12 rainy days
81 mm/mo · target 0–31 days
Work hours
5PM–2AM
0h overlap with your schedule
Languages
French
Population
521K
Livability
High
Safety
77
High
Healthcare
85
Very high
Digital
87
Very high
Map of Lyon
Climate chart
Climate by month
| Month | Avg temp (°C) | Low–high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 1–7 | 68 | 12.4 |
| Feb | 4 | 1–9 | 55 | 10.1 |
| Mar | 8 | 3–13 | 58 | 10.8 |
| Apr | 11 | 6–16 | 81 | 11.7 |
| May | 16 | 10–20 | 90 | 12.7 |
| Jun | 19 | 14–24 | 81 | 11.6 |
| Jul | 22 | 16–27 | 75 | 9.7 |
| Aug | 22 | 16–27 | 75 | 9.3 |
| Sep | 17 | 13–22 | 92 | 9.3 |
| Oct | 13 | 9–17 | 99 | 11.4 |
| Nov | 8 | 4–11 | 98 | 12.3 |
| Dec | 5 | 2–8 | 72 | 12.1 |
Match score breakdown
How this city compares to your filters. Each factor is scored 0–100%, then multiplied by its weight.
| Factor | Actual | Your preference | Score | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 94% of US | No preference | 100% | 18% | 18.0 pts |
| Work hours | 0h overlap · 5PM–2AM | 08:00–17:00 (America/Los Angeles) | 32% | 18% | 5.7 pts |
| Temperature | 14–24°C | No preference | 100% | 14% | 14.0 pts |
| Precipitation | 81 mm/mo · 12 rainy days | No preference | 100% | 12% | 12.0 pts |
| Language | French | No preference | 100% | 10% | 10.0 pts |
| Livability | High | No preference | 89% | 10% | 8.9 pts |
| Terrain | Neither coastal nor mountainous | No preference | 100% | 8% | 8.0 pts |
| Population | 521K | No preference | 100% | 7% | 7.0 pts |
| Popular destination | Strong online profile | Article depth and notability | 79% | 3% | 2.4 pts |
| Overall match | 86 | 100% | 86 |