Lofoten Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Lofoten is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Lofoten, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in July to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lofoten experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1377 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Lofoten shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in October, with an average of 160 mm of precipitation over 27 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 71 mm of rainfall over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lofoten Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
overcast and snow overcast and heavy sleet overcast and heavy rainForecast for Lofoten
7 m/s
8 m/s
12 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lofoten in Norway
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 160 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
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