Lofoten weather in February (Akershus, Norway)

What should you pack for a trip to Lofoten in February? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In February, Lofoten usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in February. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Lofoten in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. This month experiences about 22 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February 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 February

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Norway in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lofoten.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.