Lofoten in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lofoten in december 2026
The weather in Lofoten in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 123cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Snow showers
27% of time
27%
21%
16%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Snow showers
27% of time
27%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
31% of time
25%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
40°F
36%
18%
16%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lofoten in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lofoten in december.
The climate of Lofoten in december is very bad
the weather in Lofoten in december is wet (with 4.4in of precipitation over 8 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.8in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is quite cold here december. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Lofoten is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lofoten in the month of december with a maximum record of 49°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 19% of the month.
In december in Lofoten, the days on average last 00:00. The sun rises at 00:00 and sunset is at 00:00.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lofoten in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 36km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 123cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 63% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 00:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 00:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lofoten in december 2025:
29°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
34°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
31°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
25°F to 27°F
Map: other cities in Norway in december
Cities near Lofoten:
| Svolvær in december | very bad weather |
| Straume in december | very bad weather |
| Rost in december | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in december | very bad weather |
| Bodø in december | very bad weather |
| Sortland in december | very bad weather |
| Fauske in december | very bad weather |
| Ornes in december | very bad weather |
| Harstad in december | very bad weather |
| Narvik in december | very bad weather |
| Andenes in december | very bad weather |
| Mo i Rana in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Lofoten
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Weather data for Lofoten in december:
Weather data for Lofoten for december 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.