Best Time to Visit
🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-2°
-6°
Poor
Feb
0°
-6°
Poor
Mar
4°
-3°
Good
Apr
10°
1°
Great
May
16°
6°
Great
Jun
19°
11°
Great
Jul
22°
14°
Great
Aug
20°
13°
Great
Sep
16°
9°
Great
Oct
9°
4°
Fair
Nov
4°
0°
Poor
Dec
0°
-5°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -6°C | 11 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 0°C | -6°C | 9 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 4°C | -3°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 10°C | 1°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 16°C | 6°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 12 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 13 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 13°C | 14 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 11 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 9°C | 4°C | 12 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | 4°C | 0°C | 12 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 0°C | -5°C | 11 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 10°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: -1°C high, -6°C low
Cool to cold at -1°C (30°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -6°C (21°F).
The least favorable time to visit Oslo is January and November. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Oslo during the best travel months (May, June, September), when temperatures range from 9°C to 17°C:
Oslo has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 22°C, while the coldest month is January at just -2°C. Annual rainfall averages 949mm across approximately 133 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Low °C | -6 | -6 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | -5 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 71 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 77 | 94 | 100 | 108 | 87 | 93 | 90 | 69 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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