Lyon weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What's the typical weather in Lyon for January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Lyon generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Lyon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 72 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lyon. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lyon climate page with graphs.

 

Lyon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 72 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 23%  

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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