January weather forecastMåløy, Norway

January

Weather in January

Sea temperature

In Måløy, Norway, in January, the average water temperature is 6.5°C (43.7°F).
Note: Diving into 6.5°C (43.7°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Måløy, Norway, is 6h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:01 and sunset at 15:24. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 09:08 and sunset at 16:37 CET.

Frequently asked questions

In Måløy, the average seawater temperature in January is 6.5°C (43.7°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in January is 6h and 20min.

On the first day of January in Måløy, sunrise is at 10:01 and sunset at 15:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:08 and sunset at 16:37 CET.
Average sea temperature
Average daylight

Average sea temperature in January
Måløy, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in January: 6.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.1°C).

Average daylight in January
Måløy, Norway

  • Average daylight in January: 6h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).