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The temperatures in Lofoten in May are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 7°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Lofoten. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
You can expect a few days of snow in Lofoten during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Lofoten.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lofoten in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Lofoten in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lofoten before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 2° | 11 | 9 | 11 | 135 mm | Awful | Lofoten in January |
| February | 3° / 1° | 9 | 6 | 14 | 126 mm | Awful | Lofoten in February |
| March | 3° / 2° | 11 | 6 | 14 | 134 mm | Awful | Lofoten in March |
| April | 5° / 3° | 9 | 13 | 8 | 86 mm | Awful | Lofoten in April |
| May | 7° / 5° | 9 | 20 | 3 | 65 mm | Awful | Lofoten in May |
| June | 10° / 8° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 61 mm | Ok | Lofoten in June |
| July | 12° / 11° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 77 mm | Ok | Lofoten in July |
| August | 13° / 12° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 95 mm | Bad | Lofoten in August |
| September | 12° / 10° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 122 mm | Bad | Lofoten in September |
| October | 9° / 7° | 12 | 18 | 1 | 151 mm | Bad | Lofoten in October |
| November | 7° / 5° | 15 | 11 | 4 | 174 mm | Awful | Lofoten in November |
| December | 5° / 3° | 13 | 9 | 9 | 145 mm | Awful | Lofoten in December |