Oslo
Norway
When is the best time to visit Oslo?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
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| January | 0.6 °C | -4.2 °C | 58 mm | 10.0 | 6.8 h |
| February | 1.6 °C | -4.2 °C | 46 mm | 8.0 | 9.2 h |
| March | 5.8 °C | -1.6 °C | 41 mm | 7.0 | 11.8 h |
| April | 11.5 °C | 2.6 °C | 48 mm | 8.0 | 14.6 h |
| May | 17.2 °C | 7.3 °C | 60 mm | 9.0 | 17.1 h |
| June | 20.9 °C | 11.3 °C | 80 mm | 10.0 | 18.8 h |
| July | 23.2 °C | 13.9 °C | 87 mm | 11.0 | 18.0 h |
| August | 21.8 °C | 13.0 °C | 103 mm | 11.0 | 15.6 h |
| September | 16.9 °C | 9.1 °C | 82 mm | 9.0 | 12.9 h |
| October | 10.1 °C | 4.3 °C | 93 mm | 11.0 | 10.2 h |
| November | 4.9 °C | 0.5 °C | 85 mm | 11.0 | 7.6 h |
| December | 1.4 °C | -3.2 °C | 54 mm | 10.0 | 6.0 h |
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Tours in Oslo
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Oslo
January in Oslo: very cold, with highs of 1 °C and lows of -4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
February in Oslo: very cold, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
March in Oslo: very cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
April in Oslo: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
May in Oslo: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
June in Oslo: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
July in Oslo: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
August in Oslo: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 13 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- It is one of the wettest months, with 103 mm. Bring something waterproof.
September in Oslo: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
October in Oslo: cold, with highs of 10 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
November in Oslo: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
December in Oslo: very cold, with highs of 1 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Curious facts about Oslo
- Its climate is very close to that of Stockholm (Sweden) all year round.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from May to July and in September: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 1° in January to 23° in July.
- In 4 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June the sun sets as late as 22:41; in December, at 15:11.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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Tromsø
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October: 6° / 1°
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°