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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Norway for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-8 °C to 22 °C
2 °C to 17 °C
1.18 – 5.79 in (7 – 18 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 1.3 °C (Vardø) and 6.2 °C (Oslo)
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Geographical location
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The Scandinavian state of Norway has about 5 million inhabitants. The capital is Oslo, neighbouring countries are Sweden, Finland and Russia.
The range between north and south it country is about 930 miles. Norway’s predominantly rocky Atlantic coast is characterised by its many narrow bays (fjords) and almost 150,000 islands.
Norway is a mountainous country with many mountain massifs and plateaus (Fjells). The Skanden, recently also simply called Scandinavian mountains, cross almost the entire area of the Norwegian mainland. Norway’s highest mountain is Galdhøpiggen, about 2470 metres high.
There are also numerous lakes and several large rivers with a total length of over 3100 miles. The distance from Munich to Oslo is about 820 miles as the crow flies, from Berlin it is only about 520 miles (about 1:40h flight time).
Climate in Norway
Due to the Gulf Stream, Norway’s west coast enjoys a rather mild climate with corresponding temperatures all year round. In spring, the daily temperatures in the west and south are around 14 °C. In the east and northeast, however, warm summers and rather cold, long winters prevail.
On the southwestern coast, near the city of Bergen, most rain clouds come down from the Atlantic Ocean. In general, the summer months of June and July are quite warm throughout Norway, but in autumn it quickly gets cooler again.
Best Time to Visit Norway: Overview
JanuaryJan Winter in Norway long dark nights, very gloomy in the north | FebruaryFeb Winter in Norway Winter sports und chance for polar lights | MarchMar Winter in Norway good chance for polar lights | AprilApr MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 5 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime mostly sunny and pleasant | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Norway |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Norway | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Norway | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Norway | OctoberOct Late autumn good chance for polar lights | NovemberNov Winter in Norway long dark nights, very gloomy in the north | DecemberDec Winter in Norway long dark nights, very gloomy in the north |
When to visit Norway?
We recommend most holidaymakers the period between May and September as the best travel season in Norway. In summer, when the days are longer and the temperatures are higher, you can easily swim or do water sports in Norway on sunny days. In general it gets warmer in the south from May, in the north only a few weeks later in summer.
Skiers and winter sports enthusiasts, on the other hand, appreciate the best time to travel in winter from November to April. During this period, with a bit of luck, the northern lights can also be observed well on cloudless nights. The high season in Norway is between July and August, when many Norwegians go on holiday. In the Nordic city of Andenes you can watch sperm whales between May and September.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Norway) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Oslo | May, June, July, August, and September |
| Vardø | June, July, August, and September |
| Bodø | June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Norway
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Norway
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Norway, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Oslo (Norway)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -2° | -1° | 4° | 10° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 16° | 9° | 3° | 0° |
| Night Temperature | -7° | -7° | -4° | 1° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 12° | 8° | 3° | -1° | -4° |
| Water Temperature | 3° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 5° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.93 | 1.42 | 1.81 | 1.65 | 2.05 | 2.56 | 3.31 | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.31 | 2.95 | 2.2 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Oslo is 5.7 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (16.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (-4.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Oslo is 17 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
August
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30.28 inch on 113 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, October, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation in Vardø (Norway)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -2° | -3° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 4° | 1° | -1° |
| Night Temperature | -7° | -8° | -6° | -3° | 1° | 4° | 7° | 8° | 5° | 1° | -3° | -5° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.17 | 1.61 | 1.34 | 1.3 | 1.18 | 1.65 | 1.93 | 2.17 | 2.13 | 2.28 | 2.32 | 2.09 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Vardø is 1.3 °C.Warmest month: July (9.2 °C)
Coldest month: February (-5.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 22.17 inch on 134 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except July, and August
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Bodø (Norway)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 0° | 0° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 16° | 12° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Night Temperature | -4° | -5° | -4° | -0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 10° | 7° | 3° | -1° | -2° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.39 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.05 | 1.81 | 2.13 | 3.62 | 3.46 | 4.84 | 5.79 | 3.94 | 3.94 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Bodø is 4.5 °C.Warmest month: July (12.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (-2.2 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 40.16 inch on 160 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, August, and September
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 3.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
Norway’s fjords, such as Geiranger Fjord in the Midwest, Lysefjord in the South and Tromso Fjords in the North, offer excellent nature experiences. The Frammuseum, the Vigeland Museum and The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet are very popular sights in Oslo. Besides Oslo, Bergen is a fascinating city, where the Hanseatic Quarter and the historic buildings in the Bryggen district are popular attractions.
The Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg offers you an insight into the past. The phenomenon of the midnight sun can be enjoyed very well between the end of May and mid-July, especially in the small town of Hammerfest. The lookout rock offers a special adrenalin kick after the three-hour hike on the Preikestolen, the souvenir photos will take your loved ones’ breath away at home.
Popular Activities
Oslo: Sightseeing Cruise through Oslo’s Fjords
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Explore the diverse and unique islands and colorful houses of the Oslo Fjord on a boat tour, discovering charming landscapes, amazing city views, and the beautiful hills surrounding Oslo. Cruise in comfort as you snap pictures of superb scenery.
Oslo: Fjords Evening Buffet Cruise
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Climb aboard a wooden sailing ship for a 3-hour cruise of the Oslo fjords. Pass a maze of green islands, and sit back to enjoy the cinematic scenery. Savor the fresh flavor of fjord shrimps at a dinner buffet, with hot and cold drinks from the bar.
Oslo: Oslo Pass with Public Transport
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Current Weather in Oslo
overcast clouds, -0.7 °CClouds: 100 % Wind: 1 mph W
Air Pressure: 1030 hPa Humidity: 99 %
Air Pressure: 1030 hPa Humidity: 99 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:04 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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| -7 °C to 1 °C | -6 °C to 4 °C |  0 °C to 5 °C |  -3 °C to 2 °C | -5 °C to 1 °C | -4 °C to 1 °C |
| -7 °C to 1 °C | -6 °C to 4 °C | 0 °C to 5 °C | -3 °C to 2 °C | -5 °C to 1 °C | -4 °C to 1 °C |
| Clouds: 91 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 91 % | Clouds: 16 % | Clouds: 62 % | Clouds: 75 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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We have extended climate information for the following region:Oslo |
Hottest Month
July: 22 °C
Day Temperature in Oslo
July: 22 °CDay Temperature in Oslo
Coldest Month
February: -8 °C
Night Temperature in Vardø
February: -8 °CNight Temperature in Vardø
Rainiest Month
October: 5.79 in
Rain in Bodø
October: 5.79 inRain in Bodø
Driest Month
May: 1.18 in
Rain in Vardø
May: 1.18 inRain in Vardø
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 17 °C
Water Temperature in Oslo
August: 17 °CWater Temperature in Oslo
Sunniest Month
June: 8.3 hours/day
Sunshine in Oslo
June: 8.3 hours/daySunshine in Oslo
Activities and Attractions
Oslo: Silent Oslo Fjord Electric Catamaran Tour
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Oslo: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Electric Boat
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Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour
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Distances to Norway
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 720 mi | 3680 mi | 5330 mi |
| Vardø | 1640 mi | 3930 mi | 5070 mi |
| Bodø | 1200 mi | 3620 mi | 5020 mi |
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Norway: Experiences of our Visitors
we have 10 days in Norway cruise vacation with My ship everything true great. The best was the weather, every day only sun and temperature up to 27 degrees
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
we brought the sun there. Only 1 rain.
Very nice otherwise
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Great travel weather, it only rained once, otherwise only sunshine and even at the North Cape great visibility.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Weter was 2/3 sunny and the rest rainy, but you could swim in the fjord!
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
From 8 days we had 2 days of rain, in Bergen and Copenhagen
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
frequent change of sun and rain, temperatures between 12 and 15 degrees
Weather Rating: 2 stars – Tricky
19.5.17 Alesund 20°C and sunny
22.5.17 North Cape 5°C cloudy, light rain
25.5.17 Molde rain
26.5.17 Geiranger 12°C sunny partly cloudy
27.5.17 Bergen 25°C and sunny (fantastic)
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Sunshine for a week! Experience the Northern Lights several times a night! Fantastic!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent