Norway (Lofoten) · September
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 2° (36°)-5– (23–)7 (45) | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)6 (43) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)7 (45) | 5° (41°)0– (32–)10 (50) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)17 (63) | 14° (57°)7– (45–)22 (72) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)24 (75) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)22 (72) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)10 (50) | 4° (39°)-2– (28–)8 (46) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -1° (30°)-7– (19–)4 (39) | -2° (28°)-7– (19–)4 (39) | -1° (30°)-7– (19–)3 (37) | 1° (34°)-4– (25–)5 (41) | 5° (41°)0– (32–)9 (48) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 11° (52°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)12 (54) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)10 (50) | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)7 (45) | 0° (32°)-5– (23–)5 (41) |
☀️Sunshine | 1h UV 0 | 2h UV 1 | 5h UV 2 | 7h UV 4 | 9h UV 5 | 10h UV 5 | 10h UV 5 | 7h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 | 3h UV 1 | 2h UV 0 | 0h UV 0 |
🌊Water Temp | 6° (43°) | 5° (41°) | 4° (39°) | 5° (41°) | 7° (45°) | 10° (50°) | 13° (55°) | 14° (57°) | 12° (54°) | 10° (50°) | 9° (48°) | 7° (45°) |
🌧Rain Days | 8d88mm (3.5") | 9d87mm (3.4") | 9d87mm (3.4") | 7d42mm (1.6") | 6d38mm (1.5") | 5d31mm (1.2") | 5d34mm (1.3") | 6d44mm (1.7") | 9d70mm (2.7") | 10d78mm (3.1") | 10d77mm (3.0") | 10d105mm (4.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is one of the best travel months for Norway (Lofoten) — conditions are stable, temperatures reach 13°C (55°F), and outdoor activities are excellent.
Daytime highs average 13°C (55°F), cooling to 9°C (48°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 17°C (63°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 9 rain days (70 mm (2.8 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 12°C (54°F), the water is still quite cool in September — a wetsuit may be useful.
Layer up — warm days and cool evenings alternate. Perfect timing for hikes and sightseeing.
Autumn paints the mountainsides red and brown, and in September darkness and the northern lights return. It gets wetter and windier, and the ferries run less reliably. Photographers and quiet-seekers share the islands with few others.
Packing list for Norway (Lofoten) in September
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Norway (Lofoten)?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Norway (Lofoten) (Climate Score: 33/100). Pleasant temperatures (13°C (55°F)), good sunshine (5 h/day), and few rain days (9) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Norway (Lofoten) in September?
- In September, Norway (Lofoten) sees daily highs of 13°C (55°F). Nights cool to 9°C (48°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 17°C (63°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F).
- How much rain falls in Norway (Lofoten) in September?
- In September, Norway (Lofoten) receives an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Norway (Lofoten) get in September?
- Norway (Lofoten) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Norway (Lofoten) in September?
- Water temperature in Norway (Lofoten) in September averages 12°C (54°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
