Norway Weather
🇳🇴 1 city covered · Europe
· humid continental climate
Best time to visit
April to September
Weather in Norway at a glance
Our Norway coverage centers on Oslo, which has a humid continental climate. Expect average highs around 70°F (21°C) in July and 31°F (-1°C) in January, with about 136 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Oslo - annual average 44°
- Best time to visit: April to September
- Climate type: humid continental
The bigger picture
Oslo averages 7.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 941 mm (37.0 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 31 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally April to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Oslo climate page.
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Norway cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 44° | Jul · 70° | Jan · 22° | 136 | 7.5 | 31 |
Norway weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 22° | 12 | 2.7 h/day |
| February | 34° | 24° | 10 | 4.7 h/day |
| March | 40° | 27° | 9 | 7.1 h/day |
| April | 50° | 34° | 8 | 10.3 h/day |
| May | 61° | 44° | 12 | 11.7 h/day |
| June | 69° | 53° | 12 | 13.1 h/day |
| July | 70° | 56° | 13 | 12.5 h/day |
| August | 68° | 54° | 13 | 10.5 h/day |
| September | 61° | 49° | 11 | 7.5 h/day |
| October | 49° | 40° | 12 | 4.8 h/day |
| November | 39° | 33° | 12 | 2.6 h/day |
| December | 33° | 25° | 13 | 1.9 h/day |
Norway weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Norway?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Norway?
Yes - Oslo sees regular snowfall. Oslo gets the most, about 31 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Norway like?
The covered cities fall under humid continental climate. That means warm summers and cold, often snowy winters.