The Lofoten Islands
Jagged peaks rising straight out of the sea beside fishing villages painted the same deep red for three hundred years, with the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights taking over in winter.
The best time to visit The Lofoten Islands is Jun–Aug, or Jan–Mar for aurora, when typical daytime highs reach about 16°C (61°F). Local time there is 21:08 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
January · high -1°C · rain 161mm · 2.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Evenes, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C30°F | 161mm6.3in | 2.6h2.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | -1°C30°F | 168mm6.6in | 7.5h7.5h | in the recommended window |
| March | 0°C32°F | 164mm6.5in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| April | 4°C39°F | 86mm3.4in | 15.7h15.7h | |
| May | 8°C47°F | 121mm4.8in | 20.6h20.6h | |
| June | 15°C58°F | 89mm3.5in | 24.0h24.0h | the sun does not set · in the recommended window |
| July | 17°C63°F | 96mm3.8in | 24.0h24.0h | the sun does not set · in the recommended window |
| August | 16°C61°F | 120mm4.7in | 17.5h17.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 11°C52°F | 160mm6.3in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| October | 5°C41°F | 103mm4.1in | 8.9h8.9h | |
| November | 1°C34°F | 93mm3.7in | 4.4h4.4h | |
| December | -1°C29°F | 90mm3.5in | 0.0h0.0h | the sun does not rise |
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When is the best time to visit The Lofoten Islands?
The best time to visit The Lofoten Islands is Jun–Aug, or Jan–Mar for aurora, when typical daytime highs reach about 16°C (61°F).
How warm does The Lofoten Islands get?
Typical daytime highs in The Lofoten Islands are Mar–May 4°C (39°F), Jun–Aug 16°C (61°F), Sep–Nov 6°C (42°F), Dec–Feb -1°C (30°F).
Is The Lofoten Islands expensive?
On the ground, The Lofoten Islands is steep.
What sort of trip is The Lofoten Islands good for?
The Lofoten Islands is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, food and drink.
How rainy is The Lofoten Islands?
The wettest month in The Lofoten Islands is February at 168mm (6.6in), the driest April at 86mm (3.4in), with a monthly average of 121mm (4.8in).
What plug do I need for The Lofoten Islands?
The Lofoten Islands uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
