Late winter · Weather & things to do
Svolvær in February
This is the coldest month in Svolvær: highs average 34°F (1°C) and lows 30°F (-1°C), with about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 34/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 34°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (106 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 34°F (1°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.2 in (106 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 83%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.4 m/s) at ground level.
Only about 7 h 10 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (33 → 34/100).
- February sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Svolvær in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Lofoten War Memorial Museum
Private collection in a 1923 post-office building covering the German occupation of Lofoten and the 1941 commando raids.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 34°F.
Henningsvær
Fishing village spread over skerries south of Svolvær, with galleries, cafes and a harbour of working boats.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Børsen Spiseri
Restaurant in an 1828 fish-trading house on Svinøya, serving stockfish, cod and lamb by candlelight.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 34°F.
Fiskekrogen
Long-running seafood restaurant on the Henningsvær quay, known for fish soup and the catch of the day.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in February
- Reine in February~43 mi · highs 37°F, 3.6 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Tromsø in February~146 mi · highs 26°F, 4.3 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Svolvær in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Svolvær?
It's middling, scoring 34/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 34°F (1°C) and 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain. February is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
How cold is Svolvær in February?
Average highs are 34°F (1°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Svolvær in February?
Some: about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1314 mm).
What should I pack for Svolvær in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in February
- Lofoten & Tromsø Late Nov – Mar
Planning Svolvær in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.