December · Norway
Best time to visit Lofoten in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lofoten in December
Average temperature 2°C, 141 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 141 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lofoten scores 2.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 141 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lofoten's Arctic islands stack jagged peaks above fishing villages-midnight sun, aurora winters, and Reine's postcard fjords. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
December in Lofoten — off-season conditions
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
141 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 2.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Lofoten — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lofoten in December?
- In December, Lofoten averages 2°C, 141 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lofoten?
- December earns a 2.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lofoten in December?
- Expect about 141 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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