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Svolvær in June
Svolvær warms up: highs climb to 53°F (11°C), from 46°F in May, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
It scores 59/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 53°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~24 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What June feels like
Cool days top out near 53°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 47°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Long days help: there are roughly 24 h 00 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July & August).
- Longest days of the year, about 24 h 00 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (6°F) from May.
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in May to 59/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Svolvær in June
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Magic Ice Lofoten
Ice bar and gallery in a harbour warehouse, with sculptures of Lofoten fishing life carved from ice.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 53°F.
Henningsvær
Fishing village spread over skerries south of Svolvær, with galleries, cafes and a harbour of working boats.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 53°F.
Vågan Church
The 1898 'Lofoten Cathedral' in Kabelvåg, a wooden church built for the fishermen who crowded in each winter.
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 Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in June
- Reine in June~43 mi · highs 50°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Tromsø in June~146 mi · highs 56°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Svolvær?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 59/100 against a best of 69 in July & August. Expect highs of 53°F (11°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so June is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Svolvær in June?
Average highs are 53°F (11°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Svolvær in June?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1314 mm).
What should I pack for Svolvær in June?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Svolvær in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.