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Lofoten weather in December (Akershus, Norway)

Curious about the December weather in Lofoten? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Lofoten generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -0°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.

Lofoten in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 26 days.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Lofoten in December?

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 in December.

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

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