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Lofoten in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
The deciding difference
February is a full winter month with very little daylight and a cold sea.
Practical conclusion
Choose it only for a deliberately wintry trip. March brings substantially more light without yet being much warmer.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
12/100 · #9
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#7
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#10
Published best categories: none
Lofoten · FebruaryPhoto: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 2 °C
- Average low
- 0 °C
- Sea
- 5 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 19 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 0 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0 | 20 | 127 | 0.0 | 80 | 6.6 | 6 | 11 |
| February (selected) | 2 | -0 | 19 | 109 | 0.4 | 80 | 6.5 | 5 | 12 |
| March | 2 | 0 | 20 | 104 | 1.6 | 79 | 6.1 | 4 | 13 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (12/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 | +0.4 °C | +0.4 °C | +1.4 | +18.3 mm | -0.4 h | -0.1 % | +0.2 m/s | +1 °C |
| March | +1 | +0.4 °C | +0.5 °C | +0.8 | -4.8 mm | +1.2 h | -1.4 % | -0.4 m/s | -0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Lofoten in February?
The average daily high is around 2 °C, with an average daily low of about 0 °C.
Can you swim in Lofoten in February?
The sea is about 5 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Lofoten in February?
The curated estimate is about 19 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 109 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Lofoten?
No month in Lofoten reaches the threshold for a clear recommendation in the climate score; the month comparison above shows the differences.