Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Svolvær in September
Svolvær cools off: highs slip to 53°F (12°C), from 58°F in August, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain.
It scores 51/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 5.5 in (139 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What September feels like
Cool days top out near 53°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 48°F (9°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.5 in (139 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Plan around September
September is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July & August).
- Comfort slips from 67/100 in August to 51/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so September falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for September
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.5 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Svolvær in September
With 5.5 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Magic Ice Lofoten
Ice bar and gallery in a harbour warehouse, with sculptures of Lofoten fishing life carved from ice.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.5 in of rain.
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 for a month with 5.5 in of rain.
Børsen Spiseri
Restaurant in an 1828 fish-trading house on Svinøya, serving stockfish, cod and lamb by candlelight.
Why now Easy to slot in when September's rain moves in.
Vågan Church
The 1898 'Lofoten Cathedral' in Kabelvåg, a wooden church built for the fishermen who crowded in each winter.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in September.
Nearby in September
- Reine in September~43 mi · highs 53°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Tromsø in September~146 mi · highs 52°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Svolvær?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 51/100 against a best of 69 in July & August. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so September is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Svolvær in September?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Svolvær in September?
Yes: about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1314 mm).
What should I pack for Svolvær in September?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Svolvær in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.