Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 72 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 72 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Lyon, France (3 KM, 2 Miles).

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

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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

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