When is the best time to go to Vik

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Vik, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Vik weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Vik are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Vik January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 139mm 0.5hrs 7.5hrs

Vik's weather in January is typically cold and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vik for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Vik and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Vik with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Vik February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 106mm 1.4hrs 10.2hrs

February in Vik is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vik for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Vik and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Vik with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Vik March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 116mm 3.2hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in March in Vik is characteristically cold and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vik.

March is in the spring in Vik and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Vik with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in March »

April

Vik April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 92mm 5.4hrs 17.2hrs

Vik's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Vik, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Vik and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Vik with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in April »

May

Vik May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 65mm 3.7hrs 9.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Vik and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vik, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Vik and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Vik with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in May »

June

Vik June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 81mm 0hrs 7.5hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Vik during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vik, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Vik and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Vik with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in June »

July

Vik July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 111mm 0hrs 10.2hrs

July in Vik is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vik, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Vik and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Vik with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in July »

August

Vik August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 121mm 6.4hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in August in Vik is characteristically mild and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vik, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Vik and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Vik with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in August »

September

Vik September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 184mm 3.7hrs 17.2hrs

Vik's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vik.

September is in the fall / autumn in Vik and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Vik with around 184mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in September »

October

Vik October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 191mm 2.1hrs 9.8hrs

October is a wet month in Vik and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vik for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Vik and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Vik with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in October »

November

Vik November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 145mm 1.3hrs 7.5hrs

Vik's weather in November is typically cool and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vik for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Vik and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Vik with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Vik weather in November »

December

Vik December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 160mm 0.4hrs 10.2hrs

December in Vik is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vik for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Vik and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Vik with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Vik weather stats

Vik weather statistics
Hottest month: July 15.5°C 59.9°F
Driest month: May 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 3.7hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: October 191mm 7.5ins
Warmest sea: August 13.4°C 56.1°F
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