The weather in October in the Lofoten

It's cold in October in the Lofoten with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 8°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 17°C in 2014, the Lofoten reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,2 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for the Lofoten

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Lofoten New York
Average temperature 8°C 21°C
Max. temperature 12°C 26°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 86 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 11 days 13 days
Total snowfall 3,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Lofoten with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Lofoten is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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The climate in the Lofoten is based on weather data from Svolvær. Other spots might have different weather.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October 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 October in the Lofoten

Temperature in October in the Lofoten over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in the Lofoten

Total precipitation in October in the Lofoten over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in the Lofoten

Snowfall in October in the Lofoten per year

Daily UV index in October in the Lofoten

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.

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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.