Lofoten Islands · SummerMonth summary
Lofoten Islands weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
14.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lofoten Islands in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Lofoten Islands in July: 16°C and 14.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Lofoten Islands in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In July, Lofoten Islands sees 16°C during the day with 14.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Lofoten Islands averages 16°C, 44% rainy days and 14.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
July vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lofoten Islands in July
Is July a good time to visit Lofoten Islands?
July is an acceptable time for Lofoten Islands (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Lofoten Islands in July?
With 16°C max and 14.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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