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Lofoten in November 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Lofoten in November 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether November is a good month to travel to Lofoten, Norway.

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Lofoten in November 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lofoten in November in summary
Very bad weather
Min 5°C Max 6°C 147 mm 10 day(s) 77% 65% 10°C 2.4 h/day 9.2 cm
Best activities in November
Northern or Southern Lights
Practical guidelines
Low crowds Very low price 09:22 14:20
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lofoten in November 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Lofoten in November 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in November. This allows you to forecast the weather in November 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Lofoten in November

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Lofoten in November.

Temperatures and rain in Lofoten in November

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in November, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of November is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Lofoten in November

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lofoten in November

Check the seasonal normals in Lofoten in November and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
November
Weather data October November December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 7.8°C 5.7°C 3.4°C
Maximum temperature 8.4°C 6.4°C 4.3°C
Minimum temperature 7.1°C 4.9°C 2.6°C
Record maximum temperature 13.0°C
(2010)
11.0°C
(2011)
9.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature -4.0°C
(2020)
-4.0°C
(2019)
-7.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 9.4°C 8.4°C 6.9°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 7.9°C 6.3°C 4.3°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 10.6°C 10.4°C 9.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 32 km/h 36 km/h 36 km/h
Wind temperature 3.3°C 0.3°C -2.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 111.8 mm 146.8 mm 112.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation 22 day(s)
(71%)
23 day(s)
(77%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 8 day(s)
(24%)
10 day(s)
(35%)
8 day(s)
(25%)
Record precipitation in one day 31.6 mm
(2019)
38.0 mm
(2020)
30.9 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 77% 75%
Visibility 9.1 km 8.6 km 8.3 km
Cloud cover 59% 65% 63%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 6h 2h 0h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h11 09h22 — —
Sunset time 16h32 14h20 — —
Day length 9h21 4h58 — —
Our opinion on the climate in November
The review of Where And When adverse weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Lofoten in November?

Best activities in November
Northern or Southern Lights
Possible activities in November
Winter sports and snowAnimal observationNature and landscapes
Activities not recommended in November
Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lofoten in November last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Lofoten in November 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
5°C5°C0.0 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
6°C8°C2.7 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
7°C8°C1.6 mm
4
Light rain
6°C9°C3.6 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
9°C10°C4.6 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
6°C8°C0.8 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
6°C7°C0.5 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
4°C5°C0.2 mm0.3 cm
9
Light snow showers
2°C3°C1.2 mm1.7 cm
10
Light snow showers
2°C3°C0.2 mm0.5 cm
11
Partly Cloudy
1°C2°C0.3 mm0.8 cm
12
Clear/Sunny
0°C1°C0.3 mm0.5 cm
13
Blizzard
2°C3°C1.6 mm0.3 cm
14
Blizzard
0°C2°C2.1 mm
15
Light sleet showers
3°C4°C3.0 mm1.7 cm
16
Light snow showers
1°C2°C1.0 mm2.6 cm
17
Light snow showers
1°C2°C2.4 mm4.8 cm
18
Light snow showers
-1°C1°C0.8 mm2.2 cm
19
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°C1°C2.0 mm5.5 cm
20
Partly Cloudy
-3°C-1°C1.4 mm4.0 cm
21
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-2°C0°C0.5 mm1.3 cm
22
Clear/Sunny
-3°C-2°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
-3°C-2°C0.0 mm
24
Cloudy
-2°C1°C2.0 mm4.1 cm
25
Light snow showers
0°C2°C1.0 mm3.3 cm
26
Blowing snow
3°C5°C6.7 mm4.0 cm
27
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°C6°C4.1 mm1.1 cm
28
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°C7°C6.3 mm8.2 cm
29
Light rain
2°C7°C7.8 mm5.4 cm
30
Blizzard
0°C3°C1.7 mm0.9 cm
Nearby

Where to go near Lofoten in November?

Compare cities and destinations near Lofoten in November to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Lofoten.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lofoten in November: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Lofoten in November, which places this month 11th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 6°C during the day and 5°C at night, with about 147 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

The sea is only 8°C on average in November. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 2.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Northern or Southern Lights. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 15/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

No: rates are at level Very low price, with a price index of 10/100. It’s one of the most budget-friendly months.
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