Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Vigeland, Norway

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Vigeland...

Vigeland is a coastal city in Norway. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 1258 people. The water temperature around Vigeland varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.9°C (37.2°F) in March up to 15.9°C (60.6°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Vigeland is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Vigeland?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Vigeland is about:

Are there surf spots near Vigeland?

There are not too many surf spots close to Vigeland. A good spot nearby is Renna, which is just 25.3km (40.1miles) away from Vigeland. Click here for more information on Renna and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Vigeland are Brusand, which is roughly 64.5km (40.1miles) away, and Bore, located roughly 80km (49.7miles) from Vigeland.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are located in proximity to Vigeland. A beach, which is not too far away, is Skallerup Klit, which is almost 102.7km (63.8miles) away from Vigeland. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Skagen Strand, which is 121km (75.1miles) away from Vigeland.

What wetsuit is needed for Vigeland?

The water temperature around Vigeland is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Vigeland. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures reach lows of approximately 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Vigeland?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Vigeland: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Vigeland...

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