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Lofoten weather in January (Akershus, Norway)

How is the weather in Lofoten in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Lofoten generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°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 January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Typically around 25 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lofoten. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lofoten, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 82%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  

Where to go in Norway in January

Find out more about the weather in Norway in January 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 January?

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 January.

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

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