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Best time to go to Oslo

When is the best time to go to Oslo, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Oslo?

In general the best time to visit Oslo is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - August.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Oslo in different months

This is the average weather in Oslo for each month based on historic data:

May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during July.

In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 28 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 116 mm in October.

Climate in Oslo

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Oslo for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+64°F+68°F+70°F+77°F+86°F+91°F+93°F+91°F+79°F+66°F+59°F+55°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+32°F+34°F+41°F+50°F+61°F+68°F+72°F+70°F+61°F+50°F+41°F+34°F
Minimum Temperature
-18°F-18°F-9°F+16°F+28°F+37°F+45°F+41°F+30°F+19°F+5°F-15°F
Humidity, %
838174686465677174798384
Rain, mm
28312643838998105931167035
Snow, mm
493634111000052436
Average wind speed, m/s
222222222222
Sunny Days
344554333322
Cloud Days
201821201818201819182021
Rainy Days
2224888108963
Snowy Days
644100000125

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Oslo during the whole year:
The hottest month in Oslo is July with average maximum temperature going up to +72°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +21°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Oslo looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Oslo is December with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 64%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Oslo during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 43 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 9 rainy days and 116 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Oslo during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 6 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oslo:

What is the hottest month in Oslo?

The hottest month in Oslo is July with average maximum temperature of +72°F.

What is the coldest month in Oslo?

The coldest month in Oslo is January with minimum temperatures of +21°F.

Is Oslo worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Oslo could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Oslo?

if you're looking to visit Oslo when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, August, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 26 mm of rain.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Oslo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oslo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.