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Lofoten
Visit in July — score 61/100 · avg high 62°F · 15 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 27° | 31° | 23° | 19 | 137 | 1.7h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 12 | 28° | 31° | 23° | 20 | 136 | 7.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 22 | 28° | 32° | 23° | 19 | 115 | 11.1h | Low | Below avg |
| April | 41 | 35° | 39° | 29° | 17 | 78 | 15.3h | Low | Below avg |
| May | 40 | 43° | 47° | 38° | 18 | 102 | 19.8h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 48 | 51° | 56° | 46° | 18 | 85 | 24.0h | High | Above avg |
| July | 61 | 57° | 62° | 51° | 15 | 74 | 22.8h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 48 | 55° | 59° | 50° | 19 | 136 | 17.1h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 38 | 49° | 53° | 45° | 18 | 130 | 12.7h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 20 | 40° | 43° | 36° | 19 | 123 | 8.7h | Low | Below avg |
| November | 15 | 33° | 36° | 29° | 19 | 128 | 3.9h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 11 | 30° | 33° | 26° | 20 | 143 | 0.0h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 39°F
- Low
- 30°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Lofoten (March, April, May) brings average highs of 39°F and lows of 30°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 41/100.
Summer
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Lofoten (June, July, August) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 49°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Fall
- Score
- 24/100
- High
- 44°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Lofoten (September, October, November) brings average highs of 44°F and lows of 37°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 24/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 38/100.
Winter
- Score
- 11/100
- High
- 32°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Lofoten (December, January, February) brings average highs of 32°F and lows of 24°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 11/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 12/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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