Lofoten weather in October (Akershus, Norway)

What should you pack for a trip to Lofoten in October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Lofoten includes low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Lofoten in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 27 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October 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 October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 89%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Where to go in Norway in October

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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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