When is the best time to go to Svolvær (Lofoten)?

The best time to go to Svolvær (Lofoten) is June to July, based on the average climate estimated over 3 years.

What is the warmest month in Svolvær (Lofoten)?

The warmest month in Svolvær (Lofoten) is July, averaging about 15°C, based on the climate estimated over 3 years.

When does it rain the least in Svolvær (Lofoten)?

April is the driest month in Svolvær (Lofoten), with about 68 mm on average.

When to go to Svolvær (Lofoten)?

Granite peaks drop straight into the sea across the archipelago, and Svolvær is where boats set off to thread the narrow Trollfjord. Red fishermen's cabins cling to the rock at Reine and Hamnøy, cod dries on wooden racks, and the pale sand at Haukland could pass for the tropics until you touch the water. The climb up Reinebringen repays every step.

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The best time to go

For the best weather in Svolvær (Lofoten), aim for June to July.

Month-by-month weather in Svolvær (Lofoten)

Month	☀️ h/day	🌧️ mm	🌡️ °C	Score /100
January	0.2	177	-3	25
February	2.0	158	-2	30
March	6.7	97	-2	52
April	9.2	68	2	63
May	9.0	168	7	52
June	13.2	103	12	68
July	13.1	85	15	72
August	9.5	181	14	56
September	6.1	130	10	47
October	3.8	156	4	38
November	1.2	90	0	37
December	0.0	137	-3	27

Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.

The climate in brief

In Svolvær (Lofoten), the sunniest month is June, and the driest is April (about 68 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 15°C). Over the year, an average of 1,549 mm of rain falls, and 2 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.

What to do in Svolvær (Lofoten)?

Trollfjord (boat trip)
Reine and Hamnøy (fishing villages)
Haukland beach
Reinebringen hike

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Country: Norway

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