Monthly climate guide
Lyon weather in January
Expect cold weather in Lyon in January: afternoons reach about 6°C (43°F), while nights drop to around 0°C (31°F). Around 66 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 76%.
- Dress warmly for Presqu'île: short, cold days are the norm.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is 0°C, and frost is common.
- Lyon is usually about 3°C warmer than Grenoble, 90 km away, in January.
January is typically Lyon's coolest month.
Avg high
6°C
43°F
Avg low
0°C
31°F
Rainfall
66 mm
some rain
Humidity
91%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Lyon weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 0°C / 31°F | 66 mm | 91% | 76% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | -1°C / 30°F | 48 mm | 86% | 69% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 2°C / 36°F | 54 mm | 82% | 62% |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 5°C / 42°F | 64 mm | 77% | 60% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 85 mm | 76% | 65% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 56°F | 76 mm | 71% | 59% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 60°F | 73 mm | 64% | 49% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 15°C / 60°F | 63 mm | 62% | 47% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 53°F | 55 mm | 67% | 53% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 81 mm | 79% | 66% |
| November | 11°C / 53°F | 3°C / 38°F | 86 mm | 88% | 73% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 33°F | 77 mm | 91% | 71% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Lyon?
Our Lyon guide recommends: April to June or September to October.
Eat at a traditional bouchon — Lyon's classic small restaurants serving hearty local dishes like quenelles and andouillette.
Best time to visit Lyon →Other France cities in January
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Lyon in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Lyon?
January is cool in Lyon, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Lyon in January?
Average highs are about 6°C (43°F) and average lows about 0°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lyon in January?
Lyon typically gets around 66 mm of rain in January — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
April to June or September to October.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lyon (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.