The month in detail
What to expect in December
Winter in Lofoten Islands is cool (1°C during the day). Days are short (0.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Lofoten Islands. Compared to November: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
Feels like
dry air
-3°
Sea
6°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
1.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Lofoten Islands is July (4.5/10), 3.9 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a subarctic stay.
Country · Norway
🗣️LanguageNorwegian
💶CurrencyNorwegian Krone (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeSubarctic oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 16°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 0°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 55%
🌌 Subarctic stay
🌌Northern lights ⓘSept → Mars
☀️Midnight sun ⓘJuin (~21h)
🌬️WindVery frequent
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Lofoten Islands ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
NorwaySubarctic oceanic climate with a 4.5 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
68.24°N · 14.57°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lofoten Islands?
July is the best month with 16.0°C highs, 11.0°C lows, 7.4h of sunshine and 35.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Lofoten Islands get in July?
Lofoten Islands averages 7.4 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lofoten Islands?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lofoten Islands in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 11.0°C, while afternoon highs average 16.0°C.
Is Lofoten Islands good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lofoten Islands scores 0.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 4.3/10.
When should you avoid Lofoten Islands?
November is the most difficult month to visit Lofoten Islands, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Lofoten Islands in December?
In December, the sea averages 6°C in Lofoten Islands: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.