Lofoten Islands · SummerMonth summary
Lofoten Islands weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 61°F
🌧 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: July is a good time to visit Lofoten Islands. July remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
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
In July, Lofoten Islands sees 16°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 61°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 61°F max and 14.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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