When to go · Lyon
Lyon in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
MixedFrance month rating
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Weather in January
- LyonHighs around 7 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Centre and east, France · Loire, Burgundy, Alsace, Lyon, Dordognecool
Cold foggy winters and hot summers; Alsace Christmas markets make December busy despite the cold.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket