Lofoten Islands, NorwayQuick decision
When to visit Lofoten Islands?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
52°F–61°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 23°F | 32°F | 56% | 0.2in | 0.0h | 0.6/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 25°F | 32°F | 61% | 0.2in | 1.4h | 0.6/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 25°F | 34°F | 59% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌨️ April | 30°F | 39°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 39°F | 46°F | 55% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 46°F | 55°F | 52% | 0.1in | 14.5h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 52°F | 61°F | 44% | 0.1in | 14.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 50°F | 59°F | 56% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 46°F | 54°F | 57% | 0.2in | 7.6h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 37°F | 45°F | 56% | 0.2in | 4.4h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌨️ November | 32°F | 37°F | 60% | 0.2in | 0.0h | 0.5/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 28°F | 34°F | 61% | 0.2in | 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°F, 54% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 3.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 51% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 7°F, 58% rainy days, 4.0h sunshine/day. Score: 2.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 0°F, 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°F.
November is the wettest month with 60% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 16°F.
In winter, the average score is 0.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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