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Lyon in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lyon in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Lyon in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Lyon in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +7°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 58 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Lyon;

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lyon has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Lyon in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lyon for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +9°C.

Is Lyon warm or cold in January?

Lyon is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Lyon, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lyon in January

Lyon weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+7°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-19°C-12°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+20°C+22°C
Rainfall
69 mm58 mm51 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%82%76%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
235
Cloudy days
12129
Rainy days
141211
Snowy days
343

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 69 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lyon in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lyon is gradually decreasing during January, going from 11 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lyon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 47 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lyon wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Lyon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 3%, for a monthly total of around 5 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Lyon.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Lyon?

This is the weather in Lyon in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+17°C
2 January
🌧️
+15°C
3 January
🌧️
+12°C
4 January
☁️
+10°C
5 January
☁️
+12°C
6 January
☁️
+11°C
7 January
☀️
+14°C
8 January
🌧️
+13°C
9 January
🌧️
+10°C
10 January
☁️
+10°C
11 January
☁️
+8°C
12 January
☁️
+12°C
13 January
🌧️
+11°C
14 January
🌧️
+11°C
15 January
☀️
+11°C
16 January
☀️
+9°C
17 January
🌧️
+10°C
18 January
🌧️
+3°C
19 January
🌨️
+3°C
20 January
☁️
+3°C
21 January
☀️
+3°C
22 January
☁️
+1°C
23 January
☁️
+3°C
24 January
☁️
+4°C
25 January
☁️
+4°C
26 January
☁️
+3°C
27 January
☁️
+2°C
28 January
☁️
+3°C
29 January
☁️
+4°C
30 January
☁️
+5°C
31 January
☁️
+9°C
In January 2023 Lyon had 5 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Lyon climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lyon in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+15°C) and the highest in 2023 (+20°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 641 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 1253 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lyon in January:

Is January a good time to visit Lyon?

It’s always a good time to visit Lyon, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lyon in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Lyon rainy in January?

Lyon is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Lyon in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lyon in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Lyon

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lyon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.