Oslo
A fjord running right into the harbour with an opera house you can walk across the roof of, sculpture parks that turn a stroll into an art crawl, and a cross-country ski trail lit and groomed within the city limits come winter.
The best time to visit Oslo is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F). Local time there is 18:28 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 21°C · rain 94mm · 18.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Oslo (Gardermoen), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C31°F | 61mm2.4in | 6.6h6.6h | |
| February | 2°C35°F | 61mm2.4in | 9.0h9.0h | |
| March | 5°C41°F | 54mm2.1in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| April | 10°C50°F | 46mm1.8in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| May | 14°C58°F | 80mm3.1in | 17.2h17.2h | |
| June | 21°C71°F | 94mm3.7in | 18.9h18.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 20°C69°F | 130mm5.1in | 18.1h18.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 20°C67°F | 106mm4.2in | 15.6h15.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 15°C60°F | 119mm4.7in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| October | 9°C48°F | 112mm4.4in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| November | 3°C38°F | 104mm4.1in | 7.3h7.3h | |
| December | -1°C30°F | 82mm3.2in | 5.9h5.9h |
Good to know
- Currency
- NOKNorwegian krone
- Language
- Bokmål, Sámi, Nynorsk, and more
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Oslo?
The best time to visit Oslo is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F).
How warm does Oslo get?
Typical daytime highs in Oslo are Mar–May 10°C (50°F), Jun–Aug 20°C (69°F), Sep–Nov 9°C (48°F), Dec–Feb -0°C (32°F).
Is Oslo expensive?
On the ground, Oslo is steep.
What sort of trip is Oslo good for?
Oslo is good for history and culture, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Oslo?
The wettest month in Oslo is July at 130mm (5.1in), the driest April at 46mm (1.8in), with a monthly average of 87mm (3.4in).
What plug do I need for Oslo?
Oslo uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
