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Warmest sea temperature in Norway in January
Where the sea is warmest across Norway during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Vaerlandet Beach (West Coast, Norway) tops the list at around 14°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.
- 1Vaerlandet BeachWest Coast · Norway · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended14°CJanuary average
- 2Ervika BeachWest Coast · Norway · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended14°CJanuary average
- 3RefviksandenWest Coast · Norway · Atlantic OceanCold — wetsuit strongly recommended14°CJanuary average
- 4HauklandLofoten · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 5SolastrandenSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 6Bore BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 7Brusand BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 8Ogna BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 9Mineral Beach MandalSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 10Hamresanden BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 11Storesand LarvikSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 12Stavern BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 13Grimstad BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 14Lyngør BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 15Godalen BeachSouth Coast · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 16Ramberg BeachLofoten · Norway · Norwegian SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 17Skagsanden BeachLofoten · Norway · Norwegian SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 18Andoya BleikNordland · Norway · Norwegian SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 19Ersfjord SenjaNordland · Norway · Norwegian SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 20Sommaroy BeachTrondelag · Norway · Norwegian SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
- 21SolastrandenSouthwest Norway · Norway · North SeaCold — wetsuit strongly recommended4°CJanuary average
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Norway in January — frequently asked questions
- Where is the sea warmest in Norway in January?
- Vaerlandet Beach in Norway has the warmest sea in Norway in January, averaging about 14.0 °C. Ervika Beach (14.0 °C) and Refviksanden follow close behind.
- How many beaches in Norway are warm enough to swim in January?
- None of the top 21 ranked beaches in Norway reach 22 °C in January, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
- How are these January sea temperatures calculated?
- Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.
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