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Lysøya

Island

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

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Lysøya essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Lysøya at a Glance

About Lysøya

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.

Things to Do
When to Go

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

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (2015 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -1° - 4° -3° 184 mm overcast 91% 4.9 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
February Poor -1° - 4° -2° 158 mm overcast 90% 4.2 m/s 0.0 low 8.8h
March Poor 1° - 6° 0° 156 mm overcast 88% 4.4 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 3° - 9° 3° 105 mm overcast 84% 4.0 m/s 0.5 moderate 14.4h
May Acceptable 6° - 14° 10° 92 mm overcast 82% 3.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 17.0h
June Good 9° - 16° 13° 113 mm overcast 81% 3.8 m/s 1.2 high 18.5h
July Acceptable 11° - 18° 14° 127 mm overcast 83% 3.5 m/s 1.1 high 17.8h
August Acceptable 11° - 18° 14° 167 mm overcast 84% 3.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.4h
September Poor 9° - 14° 12° 231 mm overcast 87% 4.1 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor 6° - 11° 6° 230 mm overcast 87% 4.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.9h
November Poor 3° - 7° 1° 221 mm overcast 90% 4.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.2h
December Poor 0° - 5° -2° 231 mm overcast 91% 4.6 m/s 0.0 low 5.5h