Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Lofoten, Norway Average Monthly Weather
Weather score19Poor annual avg
Best months: June, May, July
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 6°C, sunshine averages 3.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1189mm. Sea temperatures average 8°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
1189mm
Annual total
Sun
3.6h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
19
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lofoten, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July14°C average high
July is one of Lofoten's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July81mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of Lofoten's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July7.1 hours average sun
July is brighter than Lofoten's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July12°C average sea
July is one of Lofoten's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July29 weather score
July is one of Lofoten's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
