Lofoten Islands, NorwayQuick decision
When to visit Lofoten Islands?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
11°C–16°C in July
🌧 Least rain
44% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
November (60%)
📅 Best score
7.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
PhotographyFebruary–March (auroras) or June–July (midnight sun) — iconic landscapes.
Fishing & FoodFebruary–April — dried cod (stockfish), red fishing cabins.
HikingJune–September — Reinebringen, Ryten and white-sand Arctic beaches.
Arctic SurfingSeptember–March — waves and northern lights, wetsuit required.
Monthly climate data
Lofoten Islands weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -5°C | 0°C | 56% | 4.6 | 0.0h | 0.6/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -4°C | 0°C | 61% | 4.5 | 1.4h | 0.6/10 |
| 🌨️ March | -4°C | 1°C | 59% | 3.8 | 7.0h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌨️ April | -1°C | 4°C | 47% | 2.6 | 10.8h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 4°C | 8°C | 55% | 3.4 | 11.5h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 8°C | 13°C | 52% | 2.8 | 14.5h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 11°C | 16°C | 44% | 2.5 | 14.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 10°C | 15°C | 56% | 4.5 | 11.0h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 8°C | 12°C | 57% | 4.3 | 7.6h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 3°C | 7°C | 56% | 4.1 | 4.4h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌨️ November | 0°C | 3°C | 60% | 4.3 | 0.0h | 0.5/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -2°C | 1°C | 61% | 4.8 | 0.0h | 0.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 4°C, 54% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 3.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 51% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 58% rainy days, 4.0h sunshine/day. Score: 2.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 0°C, 59% rainy days, 0.5h sunshine/day. Score: 0.6/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 44% rainy days and 16°C.
November is the wettest month with 60% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 16°C.
In winter, the average score is 0.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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