January · Norway
Best time to visit Lofoten in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lofoten in January
Average temperature 1°C, 159 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).
January score
1.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 159 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Lofoten scores 1.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 159 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.
January in Lofoten — the hardest end of the year
January averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 159 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 1.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lofoten in January?
- In January, Lofoten averages 1°C, 159 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Lofoten?
- January earns a 1.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 159 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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