Our verdict
The best time to visit Lofoten is February-November
During the warmer months, temperatures in Lofoten can rise to a maximum of 14℃ (58℉). In the colder months such as February, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 0℃ (33℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Lofoten, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Lofoten in November – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Lofoten below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Lofoten seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lofoten as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lofoten is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Lofoten
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lofoten for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Lofoten climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lofoten for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Lofoten in January
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lofoten in February
- Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lofoten in March
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lofoten in April
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lofoten in May
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lofoten in June
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lofoten in July
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lofoten in August
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lofoten in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Lofoten in October
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Lofoten in November
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 18 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lofoten in December
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lofoten in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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