Weather in Lofoten in january 2026

The weather in Lofoten in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 181.6cm

Weather at 6am
36°F

Cloudy

24%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Weather at 12pm
36°F

Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Weather at 6pm
36°F

Cloudy

28%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Weather at 3am
36°F

Snow showers

40%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Cloudy

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lofoten in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lofoten in january.

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The climate of Lofoten in january is very bad

In january in Lofoten, the climate is wet (with 4.4in of rainfall over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.7in of precipitation over 8 days.

The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality january. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 38°F. The seasonal minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Lofoten is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lofoten in the month of january with a maximum record of 47°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 12 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 39% of the month.

Day length in Lofoten in january is 03:12. The sun rises at 10:40 and sets at 13:52.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lofoten in january

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 36°F
Highest record temperature 47°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 16°F
(2010)
Number of days at -32°F 12 day(s)
(39%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 42°F
Lowest sea temperature 39°F
Highest sea temperature 45°F
Wind
Wind speed 37km/h
Wind temperature 25°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 4.4in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Record daily rainfall 1.6in
(2019)
Snowfall 181.6cm
Other climate data
Humidity 76%
Visibility 7.69km
Cloud cover 61%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 2
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 10:40
Time of sunset 13:52
Length of day 03:12
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lofoten in january 2025:

01-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
29°F to 34°F
02-01-2025
Overcast
25°F to 29°F
03-01-2025
Light snow showers
27°F to 32°F
04-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
31°F to 34°F
05-01-2025
Patchy snow nearby
23°F to 31°F
06-01-2025
Moderate snow
27°F to 29°F
07-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
22°F to 27°F
08-01-2025
Light freezing rain
20°F to 27°F
09-01-2025
Light freezing rain
23°F to 25°F
10-01-2025
Blizzard
31°F to 34°F
11-01-2025
Overcast
29°F to 38°F
12-01-2025
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 41°F
13-01-2025
Light rain
34°F to 43°F
14-01-2025
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 41°F
15-01-2025
Light rain shower
41°F to 43°F
16-01-2025
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
17-01-2025
Light rain
43°F to 45°F
18-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34°F to 38°F
19-01-2025
Blizzard
29°F to 34°F
20-01-2025
Light snow showers
27°F to 29°F
21-01-2025
Blizzard
25°F to 27°F
22-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
22°F to 23°F
23-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
25°F to 27°F
24-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 31°F
25-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 32°F
26-01-2025
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 40°F
27-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 38°F
28-01-2025
Heavy snow
32°F to 36°F
29-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 38°F
30-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 38°F
31-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
36°F to 38°F

Map: other cities in Norway in january

Cities near Lofoten:

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Bodø in januaryvery bad weather
Sortland in januaryvery bad weather
Fauske in januaryvery bad weather
Ornes in januaryvery bad weather
Harstad in januaryvery bad weather
Narvik in januaryvery bad weather
Andenes in januaryvery bad weather
Mo i Rana in januaryvery bad weather
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Weather data for Lofoten in january:

Weather data for Lofoten for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lofoten. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lofoten can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lofoten.


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