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NorwayThe weather in January in the Lofoten
It's cold in January in the Lofoten with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 0°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in the Lofoten. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for the Lofoten, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 9°C in 2020, the Lofoten reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 6°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 32 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for the Lofoten
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Lofoten. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Lofoten | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 2°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 5°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 122 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 32 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 15 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lofoten with really cold temps, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -1°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 2°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lofoten is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in the Lofoten, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in the Lofoten
Temperature in January in the Lofoten over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in the Lofoten, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in the Lofoten
Total precipitation in January in the Lofoten over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in the Lofoten
Snowfall in January in the Lofoten per year
Daily UV index in January in the Lofoten
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Lofoten, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in the Lofoten
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Ideal for northern lights, less ideal for outdoor activities. A unique but icy experience!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in the Lofoten by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Lofoten. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.