Lofoten Islands · AutumnMonth summary
Lofoten Islands weather in November
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 3°C
🌧 Rainy days
60% of days
☀️ Sunshine
0.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
0.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lofoten Islands in November?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: November brings a challenging climate (0.5/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Lofoten Islands in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in November
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Autumn marks the end of peak season in Lofoten Islands. Temperatures drop (3°C) and rain returns (60% of days). With 60% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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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 November, Lofoten Islands averages 3°C, 60% rainy days and 0.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 0.5/10.
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Comparison
November vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +14.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lofoten Islands in November
Is November a good time to visit Lofoten Islands?
November is not recommended for Lofoten Islands (score 0.5/10). With 60% rainy days and 0.0h of sunshine, consider July (7.1/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Lofoten Islands in November?
Yes, 60% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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