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France in January: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What January is actually like in France — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 6°C
- Average low
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 64mm
Where this month sits in the year
The coolest month of the year in France. The 7th wettest month, at 7% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in January
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- January 1 Jour de l'an · New Year's Day
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Lyon, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.