What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Lyon in January?

In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Lyon averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 55 mm.

Chamonix vs Lyon in January

Chamonix is the better pick in January — 88 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Lyon is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chamonix vs Lyon — January climate, side by side

	Chamonix	Lyon
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-1°C	5°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	198 mm	55 mm
Rainy days	14	11
Humidity	77%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	35	44

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chamonix vs Lyon in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chamonix or Lyon?: Chamonix is the better pick in January — 88 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Lyon is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Lyon in January?: In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Lyon averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 55 mm.