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Løkta

Island

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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Løkta essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Løkta at a Glance

About Løkta

  • 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.
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 17 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -2° - 1° -6° 192 mm overcast 90% 5.1 m/s 0.0 low 3.8h
February Poor -3° - 1° -6° 146 mm overcast 89% 5.1 m/s 0.0 low 7.8h
March Poor -1° - 3° -4° 135 mm overcast 86% 4.7 m/s 0.1 low 11.5h
April Poor 1° - 6° 0° 106 mm overcast 84% 3.9 m/s 0.4 low 15.2h
May Acceptable 5° - 11° 6° 99 mm overcast 82% 3.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 19.1h
June Acceptable 9° - 14° 11° 100 mm overcast 81% 3.6 m/s 1.0 high 22.6h
July Acceptable 11° - 16° 14° 135 mm overcast 82% 3.2 m/s 1.0 moderate 20.6h
August Acceptable 11° - 16° 13° 170 mm overcast 84% 3.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 16.6h
September Poor 8° - 12° 10° 217 mm overcast 86% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 12.9h
October Poor 4° - 8° 3° 229 mm overcast 87% 4.7 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
November Poor 1° - 4° -2° 181 mm overcast 89% 4.8 m/s 0.0 low 5.2h
December Poor -2° - 2° -5° 203 mm overcast 90% 5.1 m/s 0.0 low 1.5h
Getting There & Around

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.