Lysekil weather in January (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Can you expect sunny skies in Lysekil in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Lysekil usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -1°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Lysekil in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lysekil. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lysekil climate page with graphs.

 

Lysekil, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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