Weather in Utakleiv Beach, Vestavagoy, Norway in January

January is one of the coldest months in the Lofoten Islands, with average temperatures around -1°C. The beach is not a popular destination for sunbathing or swimming, but some visitors come to enjoy the winter landscape and the Northern Lights. Crowds are minimal during this time, and no public holidays or special events affect the number of visitors.

The weather in January is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February. The average maximum temperature in Utakleiv Beach in January is 2°C (35°F). The average maximum temperature is 3°C (37°F) in the previous month and 1°C (33°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Utakleiv Beach in January is -0°C (31°F). The average temperature is 1°C (33°F) in the previous month and -1°C (30°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Utakleiv Beach in January is -2°C (29°F). The minimum temperature is -1°C (31°F) in the previous month and -2°C (28°F) in the next month.

The days in January are significantly longer than the previous month and the days continue to get longer into February. January has slightly more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into February. During January the average day light hours are 3 per day in Utakleiv Beach. The sunshine percentage is 21% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

The ultraviolet index in Utakleiv Beach in January is typically 0.1 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.