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Climate & seasons

When to go to Norway?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • May

Avoid

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • November
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High -6° -3° 2° 6° 13° 18° 19° 17° 14° 7° 1° -5°
Rain (mm) 68 53 59 44 55 93 147 131 118 88 75 63
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature September
City sightseeing City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September
Winter sports Winter sports January Winter sports February Winter sports March Winter sports April Winter sports October Winter sports November Winter sports December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

  • Winter sports

    Cold enough for snow and festive atmosphere.

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Before you go to Norway

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Police
113
Ambulance
110
Fire brigade

Tipping

Tipping isn't expected in Norway, service is included; rounding up the bill in restaurants is still a nice gesture.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Christmas Day
  2. St. Stephen's Day
  3. New Year's Day
  4. Maundy Thursday
  5. Good Friday
  6. Easter Sunday

In depth

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