Lofoten weather and climate
Lofoten weather and climate
Day
12 °C
Night
7 °C
Sea
11 °C
Precipitation
169 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
78 %
Day
12 °C
Night
7 °C
Sea
11 °C
Precipitation
169 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
78 %
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Weather overview for Lofoten
Weather overview
Lofoten (Norway) is a place with a cold climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in February to 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) in August. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 9.8 °C (49.6 °F), the lowest in February with -3.1 °C (26.4 °F). The least rainy month in Lofoten is June with its 10 days of rain, the rainiest month is October, when it rains 18 days.
January weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value of 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in Lofoten, and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 5.4 °C (41.8 °F). The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, its value is 199 mm (7.82 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month. The wind speed is on its maximum in January.
February weather
The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value being 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in Lofoten, while the sea temperature continues to descent, with its value of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value of 163 mm (6.40 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, with its value being 1 hours. The minimum of the night temperature is observable.
March weather
The sea temperature reaches its minimum, with its value being 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in Lofoten, while the day temperature starts to rise, with its value being 2.2 °C (36.0 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, its value is 17 days, while the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 135 mm (5.33 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 3 hours.
April weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) in Lofoten, while the night temperature starts to rise, with its value being 0.5 °C (32.9 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, the value of this measure is 15 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, with its value being 103 mm (4.07 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 5 hours.
May weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) in Lofoten, while the beginning of the rise of the sea temperature could be noticed in May. The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value being 12 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 7 hours. The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, its value is 73 %. The night temperature continues to rise, its value is 3.6 °C (38.5 °F).
June weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) in Lofoten, and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed as well, its value is 8.7 °C (47.6 °F). The minimum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, its value is 10 days, and the rainfall amount is on its minimum as well, with its value being 67 mm (2.62 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, the value of this measure is 8 hours.
July weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 15.0 °C (59.0 °F) in Lofoten, and the sea temperature continues to rise too, with its value of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F). The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value being 11 days, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, the value of this measure is 79 mm (3.11 in). The tourist season is about to start. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
August weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) in Lofoten, and the maximum of the sea temperature can be noticed as well in this month. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 12 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise as well, its value is 100 mm (3.95 in). The maximum of the night temperature can be noticed, with its value of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F).
September weather
The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) in Lofoten, and the beginning of the descent of the sea temperature could be noticed as well, with its value of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 17 days, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 3 hours. The night temperature descent's start could be observed in September.
October weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) in Lofoten, and the sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, its value is 9.2 °C (48.6 °F). The wet season slowly starts this month. The number of rainy days reaches its maximum, with its value being 18 days, and the rainfall amount reaches its maximum too, with its value of 206 mm (8.12 in). The night temperature continues to descent.
November weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in Lofoten, and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed too, with its value being 7.8 °C (46.0 °F). The ongoing wet season is noticeable. The rainfall amount starts to descent, with its value being 174 mm (6.86 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 1.2 °C (34.2 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 1 hours.
December weather
There is pending wet season in Lofoten. The descent of the sea temperature can be observed, with its value being 6.5 °C (43.8 °F), and the descent of the day temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 3.3 °C (37.9 °F). The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 204 mm (8.02 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is -1.2 °C (29.8 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, its value is 0 hours.
FAQs
Are there good conditions to visit in June in Lofoten?
Lofoten can be visited in June - the weather will be moderate. A relatively low temperature of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The temperature of 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the temperature in Lofoten during the day in July?
In Lofoten in July, the average daily temperatures will be 15.0 °C (59.0 °F). Nice temperature for walking around the city or on the beach, but you will probably get cold soon when wearing a swimsuit. When walking around all day, people used to cold conditions, pull out their shorts and get rid of their sweaters. On some days, when spending time in the direct sun, sunscreen can be useful, especially for people with more sensitive skin.
Is August part of the wet season in Lofoten?
No, there is no wet season in August in Lofoten - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.