Weather in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France in January
In an average January, Lyon sees a daily high around 6°C and a low around -1°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 6°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 1°C to 11°C |
| Average low | -1°C |
| Typical low range | -6°C to 3°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
16°C
2004-01-13
Lowest
-11°C
1985-01-14
Low
Highest
9°C
2023-01-01
Lowest
-18°C
1985-01-09
Feels-like
Highest
5°C
2018-01-05
Lowest
-27°C
1985-01-05
Humidity
Highest
9.4 g/m³
2015-01-10
Lowest
1.3 g/m³
1987-01-12
Wind
Highest
55 km/h
2008-01-15
Lowest
4 km/h
2026-01-18
Precip
Wettest
121 mm
2018
Driest
17 mm
1989
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