Løkta

Island Island in Nordland with small coastal communities

Off Norway’s Helgeland coast in Nordland, Løkta draws visitors for coastal fishing, pebble beaches and low ridge hikes. Small ferries link the island to the mainland; expect working harbours and local fishing culture.

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  • Access note: Access is via the local road network; the island has a small resident population and limited services, so bring supplies for longer stays.
Løkta
66.1500, 12.7500

How to Get to Løkta #

Løkta is accessible by regional ferry services that connect the Helgeland archipelago; consult local ferry timetables for arrivals and departures, and plan for seasonal changes to schedules.

Best Time to Visit Løkta #

Best time: summer months for sea access and milder weather.

Summer
June-August · 10-18°C
Calm waters and pleasant weather; best time to explore the archipelago.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May and September · 6-15°C
Fewer tourists and good conditions for fishing and coastal walks.

Weather & Climate near Løkta #

Climate

Løkta's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1913 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

26 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

28 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
19.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
22.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
20.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
11° 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (217 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

217 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

24 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.5h daylight

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