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Vik Weather in February

Vik in February

The short of it: Vik in February averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -3° · rain 160 mm · daylight 8 h 53 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Vik an average February high of 1°, a low of -3° and some 160 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Vik: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -3°. Wet spells are common — about 160 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 53 min in mid-February, 151 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vik runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Balestrand, 17 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Vik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 36 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 53 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BalestrandVestland17 km N1°-2°180 mm
HermansverkVestland20 km NE2°-2°131 mm
HøyangerVestland32 km NW0°-3°267 mm
SogndalVestland34 km NE3°-2°103 mm
KaupangerVestland38 km ENE3°-2°94 mm
LærdalsøyriVestland48 km E1°-5°80 mm
VossVestland48 km S0°-4°186 mm
SandeVestland51 km NW2°-1°278 mm

The Almanac · Vik Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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The dead of winter in Vik: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -3°. Wet spells are common — about 160 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°196 mm14 km/h6 h 23 min✦
February1°-3°160 mm13 km/h8 h 53 min✦
March3°-2°137 mm12 km/h11 h 33 min✦
April7°1°79 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦
May13°6°75 mm11 km/h17 h 22 min✦✦
June16°9°89 mm10 km/h19 h 14 min✦✦
July18°11°97 mm9 km/h18 h 25 min✦✦✦
August16°11°124 mm9 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
September13°8°175 mm11 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
October8°5°171 mm12 km/h9 h 52 min✦
November4°1°168 mm12 km/h7 h 7 min✦
December1°-2°196 mm12 km/h5 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vik in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vik in February?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Vik: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -3°. Wet spells are common — about 160 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Vik?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Vik in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 33 min in December to 19 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Vik in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Vik in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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The Editor’s Remark

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