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Monthly climate in Vik, Norway

Last updated: July 31, 2025

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Vik features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -3 °C (26 °F) and 14 °C (57 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -27 °C (-17 °F) or can rise to as high as 28 °C (83 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 2270 mm (89.4 inches) and receives 221 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Vik enjoys an average of 2747 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 5 hours 39 minutes to 19 hours 6 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Vik, Norway

The warmest months in Vik are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 12 to 14 °C (54 - 57 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -3 to -3 °C (26 - 27 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Vik experiences 2 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 143 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Vik. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum5°C
(42°F)		6°C
(44°F)		7°C
(44°F)		16°C
(61°F)		26°C
(79°F)		25°C
(78°F)		28°C
(83°F)		24°C
(76°F)		19°C
(66°F)		16°C
(61°F)		9°C
(49°F)		7°C
(45°F)
Mean maximum4°C
(39°F)		4°C
(39°F)		5°C
(41°F)		11°C
(53°F)		20°C
(69°F)		21°C
(71°F)		25°C
(77°F)		21°C
(70°F)		17°C
(64°F)		13°C
(55°F)		7°C
(45°F)		5°C
(41°F)
Average high-1°C
(30°F)		-1°C
(30°F)		1°C
(34°F)		4°C
(40°F)		10°C
(51°F)		16°C
(60°F)		17°C
(63°F)		16°C
(60°F)		12°C
(53°F)		7°C
(44°F)		2°C
(36°F)		-1°C
(31°F)
Daily mean-3°C
(26°F)		-3°C
(26°F)		-1°C
(30°F)		1°C
(35°F)		7°C
(45°F)		12°C
(54°F)		14°C
(57°F)		12°C
(54°F)		9°C
(48°F)		4°C
(40°F)		-0°C
(32°F)		-3°C
(27°F)
Average low-6°C
(22°F)		-6°C
(22°F)		-4°C
(25°F)		-2°C
(29°F)		4°C
(39°F)		8°C
(47°F)		10°C
(50°F)		9°C
(49°F)		6°C
(44°F)		2°C
(36°F)		-2°C
(28°F)		-5°C
(23°F)
Mean minimum-13°C
(8°F)		-15°C
(5°F)		-14°C
(7°F)		-10°C
(15°F)		-4°C
(25°F)		3°C
(38°F)		4°C
(40°F)		4°C
(39°F)		2°C
(35°F)		-5°C
(23°F)		-14°C
(8°F)		-15°C
(5°F)
Minimum-24°C
(-11°F)		-27°C
(-17°F)		-20°C
(-4°F)		-16°C
(4°F)		-9°C
(16°F)		1°C
(34°F)		1°C
(34°F)		4°C
(39°F)		-1°C
(31°F)		-12°C
(11°F)		-17°C
(2°F)		-21°C
(-5°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Vik, Norway

Vik usually has the most precipitation in August, September and October, with an average of 20 rainy days and 250 mm (9.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Vik are April, May and June. On average, 130 mm (5.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Vik. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average precipitation mm (inches)193 (7.6)174 (6.9)195 (7.7)129 (5.1)105 (4.1)156 (6.2)161 (6.4)213 (8.4)258 (10.2)278 (10.9)201 (7.9)207 (8.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)171620161718172119221820

Monthly sunshine hours in Vik, Norway

The sunniest months in Vik are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 2 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Vik: January, November and December receive an average of 1 hours 47 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Vik. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean monthly sunshine hours461302163214043774173402141587939
Mean daily daylight hours6h 31m9h 1m11h 51m14h 45m17h 28m19h 6m18h 12m15h 39m12h 49m9h 57m7h 15m5h 39m

Solar UV radiation in Vik, Norway

Vik experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 7 - 7, which corresponds to the High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 1. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Vik UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Vik. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index (month maximum)123577754211