Lofoten in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Snow showers
32% of time
24%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Snow showers
30% of time
22%
21%
20%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Snow showers
32% of time
28%
20%
16%
Weather at 3am
36°F
40%
19%
18%
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.
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:
29°F to 34°F
25°F to 29°F
27°F to 32°F
31°F to 34°F
23°F to 31°F
27°F to 29°F
22°F to 27°F
20°F to 27°F
23°F to 25°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 29°F
25°F to 27°F
22°F to 23°F
25°F to 27°F
29°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in Norway in january
Cities near Lofoten:
| Svolvær in january | very bad weather |
| Straume in january | very bad weather |
| Rost in january | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in january | very bad weather |
| Bodø in january | very bad weather |
| Sortland in january | very bad weather |
| Fauske in january | very bad weather |
| Ornes in january | very bad weather |
| Harstad in january | very bad weather |
| Narvik in january | very bad weather |
| Andenes in january | very bad weather |
| Mo i Rana in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Lofoten
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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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.