Midnight sun in Lofoten: how often is the sky clear?
In early summer the sun circles the sky above Lofoten for weeks without setting. At midnight it hangs low over the sea in the north, and the red fishermen's cabins of Reine glow in its light. To see it you need a clear northern horizon: in June, only about 34 % of the sky is clear on average – Lofoten's weather comes straight off the Atlantic.
How likely is the right weather?
The average share of clear sky, per month. Tap a month to see its numbers.
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June at a glance
Your odds of a clear sky
81 % chance of at least one day with a clear sky in June
Chance of a clear sky on a given day: 34 %
On average 1.3 of 4 days have a clear sky.
A guide from long-term averages, not a forecast. Days are counted as independent; weather comes in spells, so the real odds are somewhat lower.
Light around the clock
The midnight sun shines over Lofoten from about the end of May to the middle of July. In June the sun stays above the horizon around the clock. Even when clouds hide it, it never gets dark, so you can hike, paddle or take photos at any hour.
Clouds, fog and cool air
Summer here is cool: in June, days reach about 12 °C and nights about 8 °C. Clouds and fog often cling to the peaks while the sky is clear a few kilometres away, so a short drive can make all the difference. Over 4 days, the chance of at least one mostly clear day is roughly 81 %.
Midnight sun elsewhere
The average share of clear sky in June at Reine and at other places with the midnight sun.
- 34 %
- 33 %
- 29 %
- 24 %
- 21 %
Quick answers
When can you see the midnight sun in Lofoten?
From about the end of May to the middle of July, the sun does not set.
How likely is a clear sky in Lofoten?
In June, about 34 % of the sky is clear on average. Over 4 days, the chance of at least one mostly clear day is roughly 81 %.
How warm is Lofoten in summer?
In June, days reach about 12 °C and nights about 8 °C on average. The sea is around 9 °C.
How the numbers are worked out
All values are long-term averages for 1996–2025: rain days count 1 mm or more of precipitation, snow days 1 cm or more of fresh snow. The snow chance is the one on our destination pages. Clear sky is 100 % minus the mean cloud cover. Sunrise, sunset and darkness are calculated for the 15th of each month. The weather on a given day can be very different; check the forecast before you go.
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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