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Northern Lights Forecast for Svolvær
Svolvær, Lofoten, Norway
68°14′2.4″N ⋅ 14°34′4.8″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 9 PM and 4 AM in Svolvær tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 15% to 30%. It should be a great night for seeing the aurora if these conditions hold.
Aurora activity is expected to be high between 9 PM and 4 AM in Svolvær tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 15% to 30%. It should be a great night for seeing the aurora if these conditions hold.
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Svolvær
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Tomorrow night
Jun 14 - Jun 15
- 15 °C68 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C35 percent cloud cover
- 13 °C70 percent cloud cover
Monday night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
- 17 °C6 percent cloud cover
- 12 °C24 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Svolvær
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. High aurora activity. Aurora score 8 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | |||||
Monday, June 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Saturday, June 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Sunday, June 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination |
Monday, June 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination | Thursday, June 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination | Friday, June 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, June 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination | Sunday, June 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination |
Monday, June 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | Friday, July 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, July 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination |
Monday, July 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination | Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination | Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination | Thursday, July 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Svolvær
Svolvær is a good northern lights destination in Lofoten if you want more than just a dark-sky stop. It is a working harbour town with boats, galleries and dramatic mountain scenery, so the trip still has shape even if the weather is mixed. The aurora is often part of the plan here rather than the only reason to come.
Where to see the northern lights near Svolvær
The town centre is a little bright and boxed in, so many visitors stay in Svolvær and head toward darker shorelines elsewhere in Lofoten in the evening. That is why guided photo and aurora tours are so common here. Even a short drive away from the busiest part of town can make a noticeable difference on a clear night.
Why Svolvær works as a base in Lofoten
Svolvær is good for winter boat trips, especially toward Trollfjorden, and it has enough cafés, galleries and harbour life to keep the day interesting. It is also one of the easier places in Lofoten to reach by plane, ferry or bus, which matters on a winter trip.
FAQ
Is Svolvær a good northern lights destination?
Yes. Many visitors stay in Svolvær for the whole trip and use tours or short drives to reach darker parts of Lofoten at night.
Can I see the aurora from Svolvær town itself?
Sometimes, yes, but the harbour lights and mountain walls can make the centre less ideal than darker spots outside town.
What else should I do in Svolvær?
Boat trips, especially toward Trollfjorden, are a good fit. Svolvær also works well if you want galleries, cafés and a proper harbour-town feel between aurora outings.
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Svolvær?
In Svolvær, even quiet geomagnetic conditions can be enough for aurora overhead.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 3.7 to 5.7. That is well above the usual Kp index threshold for Svolvær, so you should have a strong chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.