Normal weather for the Lofoten in December
It's cold in December in the Lofoten with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 1°C.
In December, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 21 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in the Lofoten. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Lofoten in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
4°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
5°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
2°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
135 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
21 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
11 days | 1 day | |
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Start of December
The month of December starts in Lofoten with very cold temperatures, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights close to 1°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 5°C, with nights close to 1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lofoten will be around 4°C, with nights close to -1°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Temperature records
With 10°C, the Lofoten hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -12°C to a high of 7°C.
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The climate of the Lofoten is based on weather data from Svolvær. Other locations might have different weather.
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Daily Temperature in December in the Lofoten
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in the Lofoten, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Lofoten
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for the Lofoten, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 17 days of rain in the Lofoten.
Daily Snowfall in December in the Lofoten
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in the Lofoten, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in the Lofoten
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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.
Temperature in December in the Lofoten Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in the Lofoten, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in the Lofoten Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in the Lofoten, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in the Lofoten per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in the Lofoten, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for the Lofoten
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in the Lofoten. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in the Lofoten
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There is little daylight and the weather is unpredictable, with cold winds and sometimes snowstorms. Due to the cloud cover, you often miss the northern lights.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in the Lofoten by Month
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