Cool
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Lofoten, Norway in January
Weather score12Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
0°C
Rain
109mm
Sun
0.1h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
12
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°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
January0°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January109mm average rain
January sits near Lofoten's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0.1 hours average sun
January is one of Lofoten's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January6°C average sea
January is below Lofoten's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January12 weather score
January scores below Lofoten's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
