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Lofoten in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Lofoten in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lofoten in September in summary
Adverse weather
Min 10°C Max 12°C 106 mm 7 day(s) 81% 58% 13°C 10.4 h/day
Best activities in September
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds Low price 05:24 18:38
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lofoten in September 2026

Adverse weather

The weather in Lofoten in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 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 September

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Lofoten in September.

Temperatures and rain in Lofoten in September

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in September.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of September 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 September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lofoten in September

Check the seasonal normals in Lofoten in September 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
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 12.5°C 11.0°C 7.8°C
Maximum temperature 13.2°C 11.6°C 8.4°C
Minimum temperature 11.9°C 10.3°C 7.1°C
Record maximum temperature 19.0°C
(2013)
16.0°C
(2018)
13.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 4.0°C
(2020)
4.0°C
(2020)
-4.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 1 day(s)
(3%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 12.3°C 10.8°C 9.4°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 10.2°C 9.1°C 7.9°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 14.9°C 12.5°C 10.6°C
Wind
Wind speed 24 km/h 29 km/h 32 km/h
Wind temperature 10.0°C 7.7°C 3.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 88.6 mm 106.4 mm 111.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 17 day(s)
(55%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 6 day(s)
(19%)
7 day(s)
(25%)
8 day(s)
(24%)
Record precipitation in one day 37.6 mm
(2016)
34.1 mm
(2018)
31.6 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 83% 81% 76%
Visibility 9.4 km 9.2 km 9.1 km
Cloud cover 52% 58% 59%
UV index 4 3 2
Daily sunshine 15h 10h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 03h26 05h24 07h11
Sunset time 20h53 18h38 16h32
Day length 17h27 13h14 9h21
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When fair weather adverse weather adverse weather
Activities and events

What to do in Lofoten in September?

Best activities in September
Nature and landscapes
Possible activities in September
Northern or Southern LightsBeach and swimmingHiking and trekkingAnimal observationBoat trip and cruise
Activities not recommended in September
Winter sports and snow
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lofoten in September last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Cloudy
14°C15°C0.0 mm
2
Light drizzle
13°C14°C1.5 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
13°C14°C3.0 mm
4
Overcast
13°C14°C0.2 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
13°C14°C0.1 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
12°C14°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
12°C16°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
13°C16°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
14°C16°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
13°C16°C0.0 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
14°C18°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
16°C17°C1.1 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
13°C15°C2.6 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
13°C15°C0.1 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
12°C15°C0.0 mm
16
Light drizzle
12°C13°C0.9 mm
17
Light rain shower
11°C12°C1.3 mm
18
Overcast
8°C10°C0.2 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
8°C10°C0.0 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
9°C11°C1.1 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
8°C10°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
8°C10°C0.8 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
7°C8°C1.4 mm
24
Light rain shower
9°C12°C1.9 mm
25
Light rain
11°C12°C1.3 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
12°C12°C2.1 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
12°C13°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
11°C13°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
11°C13°C0.1 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
10°C11°C0.2 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Lofoten in September?

Compare cities and destinations near Lofoten in September 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 September: 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 September, which places this month 4th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 12°C during the day and 10°C at night, with about 106 mm of precipitation spread over 7 rainy days.

The sea is only 11°C on average in September. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 10.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 37/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

No: rates are at level Low price, with a price index of 30/100. It’s one of the most budget-friendly months.
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