When is the best time to go to Oslo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Oslo, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Oslo
Oslo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Oslo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 54mm | 1.4hrs | 8.6hrs | 5°C |
The climate in Oslo during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oslo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Oslo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Oslo with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 41mm | 2.8hrs | 10.7hrs | 4°C |
February in Oslo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oslo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Oslo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oslo with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 51mm | 4.3hrs | 13.1hrs | 4°C |
The weather in March in Oslo is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oslo.
March is in the spring in Oslo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oslo with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 45mm | 6.3hrs | 16hrs | 6°C |
Oslo's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oslo.
April is in the spring in Oslo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Oslo with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 56mm | 7.9hrs | 19.2hrs | 10°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Oslo and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oslo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Oslo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oslo with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 69mm | 9.6hrs | 8.6hrs | 15°C |
The climate in Oslo during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Oslo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Oslo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Oslo with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 83mm | 9.1hrs | 10.7hrs | 17°C |
July in Oslo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Oslo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Oslo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Oslo with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 91mm | 7.6hrs | 13.1hrs | 18°C |
The weather in August in Oslo is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Oslo, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Oslo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Oslo with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 94mm | 5.2hrs | 16hrs | 15°C |
Oslo's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Oslo.
September is in the fall / autumn in Oslo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Oslo with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 92mm | 3.2hrs | 19.2hrs | 12°C |
October is a a little damp month in Oslo and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oslo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Oslo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oslo with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 80mm | 2hrs | 8.6hrs | 9°C |
November is a reasonably dry month in Oslo and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oslo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Oslo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Oslo with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 60mm | 1.3hrs | 10.7hrs | 6°C |
December in Oslo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Oslo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Oslo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Oslo with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Oslo weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 41mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.1°C 28.2°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 94mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
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