Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
46°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Lyon
France · Europe
Weather varies through the month. Cold weather is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
46°F
Lows around 35°F
Precipitation
13 days/mo
Sun
5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 39° and nights feel near 31°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 45°F, easing to about 41°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning39°F
Rain23%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday44°F
Rain21%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon45°F
Rain21%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening41°F
Rain21%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 35 | 2.8 | 13 | 5.1 | 84 |
| Feb | 50 | 36 | 2.2 | 10 | 7.0 | 78 |
| Mar | 57 | 40 | 2.5 | 11 | 8.6 | 71 |
| Apr | 64 | 45 | 3.1 | 11 | 10.0 | 67 |
| May | 71 | 52 | 3.7 | 13 | 11.0 | 69 |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 3.2 | 11 | 12.2 | 66 |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 3.1 | 10 | 12.6 | 64 |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.0 | 10 | 11.7 | 66 |
| Sep | 74 | 55 | 3.2 | 9 | 9.5 | 72 |
| Oct | 65 | 50 | 3.8 | 11 | 7.3 | 80 |
| Nov | 53 | 42 | 4.1 | 13 | 5.7 | 84 |
| Dec | 47 | 37 | 3.1 | 13 | 5.0 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology