Lysøya

Island Norwegian island with coastal scenery and rural settlement

Coastal island in Vestland with rocky shorelines and fishing access; visited by locals for walking, sea views and birdwatching.

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Lysøya is an island in Vestland county on the western coast of Norway. It forms part of the coastal island landscape of the region and is one of many small islands dotting Norway’s fjord and coastal area.

The island is characterised by typical coastal terrain and is accessed by local boat services or private craft where ferry connections exist. It lies among other islands and channels typical of Vestland’s archipelagic coastline.

Lysøya sits off the mainland of western Norway within Vestland county and is part of the broader coastal and maritime landscape of the region.

Lysøya
60.2186, 5.3573

Best Time to Visit Lysøya #

Visit in summer for the mildest, drier conditions and longest daylight along the Vestland coast.

Summer (best)
Jun-Aug · 10-18°C
Mild, long daylight on the West Norway coast - most accessible and pleasant for outdoor exploration.
Autumn/Winter
Sep-Feb · 0-8°C
Cooler, wetter and windier with shorter days; coastal storms and rain are common and some services may be reduced.

Weather & Climate near Lysøya #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

Weather

0.5
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

Weather

0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.0h daylight

June

Weather

1.2
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

Weather

0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

Weather

0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

Weather

0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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