Lyon weather in January
January in Lyon: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Lyon · #418 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lyon climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.2 cm / 2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lyon in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lyon?
- January in Lyon: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Lyon on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Lyon in January?
- In January, Lyon averages a daily high of 7°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 58.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lyon in January?
- Lyon has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.
- Does it snow in Lyon in January?
- Lyon sees roughly 5.2 cm of snowfall in January.