January is a popular month to ask about Borestranden because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 4,0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the North Sea.
Borestranden sea temperature in January — averages 4,0°C
The sea at Borestranden in Norway averages 4,0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
4,0°C
cold · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
6/5/4mm hooded fullsuit or drysuit
At 4.0°C only experienced cold-water athletes should enter — full thermal protection required.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Borestranden
Can you swim at Borestranden in July? — 16,0°C water16,0°CCan you swim at Borestranden in August? — 17,0°C water17,0°CCan you swim at Borestranden in September? — 15,0°C water15,0°CCan you swim at Borestranden in October? — 11,0°C water11,0°CCan you swim at Borestranden in November? — 7,0°C water7,0°CCan you swim at Borestranden in December? — 5,0°C water5,0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Borestranden in January?
Borestranden averages 4,0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Borestranden in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 4,0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Borestranden in January?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.