January weather forecastLyon, France

Weather in January

In Lyon, January marks the beginning of a new year with a sharp winter chill. The cold temperatures can seem colder considering a significant number of snowfall days, totaling 5.5 days. Wrapping up warmly is advised for outdoor activities, as frost gilds the historic buildings and crunches underfoot. This time of year is also characterized by reduced daylight hours, leading to a sense of coziness when the soft winter sun does appear. Many residents and visitors alike take advantage of the relative quiet before the onset of bustling Spring activities.

Temperature

Lyon's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 6.4°C (43.5°F) and lows of 0.3°C (32.5°F).

Humidity

In Lyon, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Lyon, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. In Lyon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 832mm (32.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lyon are January through April, November and December. January has the most snowfall days of the year in Lyon, France. Snow falls for 5.5 days.

Daylight

In Lyon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:21 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of January, in Lyon, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:44 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.