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Lofoten weather in December (Akershus, Norway)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lofoten in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Lofoten tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -0°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Lofoten in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 26 days of snow/rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lofoten. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lofoten, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 87%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  

Where to go in Norway in December

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

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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.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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