Lyon Weather in January
France · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (43°F)
Avg low0°C (31°F)
Rainfall57 mm (2.2 in)
RatingPoor 4.1/10
In January, Lyon has average highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 0°C (31°F). January is winter in France. The month is fairly dry, with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 11 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 8.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Lyon?
January is not the best time to visit Lyon (4.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in July to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (43°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0°C (31°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
| Rainfall | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 91% |
| Cloud cover | 74% |
| Daylight | 8.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.8 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 16 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Lyon in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Lyon weather in other months
Jan6°C / 0°C57 mmPoorFeb8°C / 0°C47 mmFairMar13°C / 2°C57 mmGoodApr17°C / 6°C66 mmExcellentMay20°C / 9°C91 mmExcellentJun24°C / 14°C79 mmExcellentJul27°C / 16°C69 mmExcellentAug27°C / 15°C62 mmExcellentSep23°C / 12°C71 mmExcellentOct18°C / 8°C83 mmExcellentNov11°C / 4°C86 mmFairDec7°C / 1°C73 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit LyonFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Geneva4°C · 93 mm
- Bern4°C · 73 mm
- Marseille11°C · 45 mm
- Nice12°C · 57 mm
- Cannes12°C · 60 mm
- Lucerne3°C · 91 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.