Best Time to Visit Oslo
Best time to visit Oslo: May, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Oslo
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Oslo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 17° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 29° | 19° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 44° | 31° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 36° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 46° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 57° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 55° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 50° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 49° | 40° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 38° | 31° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 33° | 26° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Oslo compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Oslo.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 190 mi | 45°F | about the same | 99 in |
| Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 250 mi | 46°F | +33°F warmer | 25 in |
| Sweden | 259 mi | 46°F | +34°F warmer | 24 in |
| Stockholm | 259 mi | 46°F | +34°F warmer | 24 in |
| Denmark | 300 mi | 50°F | +38°F warmer | 25 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Oslo
1 airports mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Oslo is a city in Norway. Oslo is known for Fjord city with modern museums. It has a population of about 710.000.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Oslo with clear sky. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 56°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Oslo is May, June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), about 23 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Oslo today at 8.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Oslo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:55 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 65° / 56°
Overcast · 75% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 75° / 57°
Light drizzle · 49% rain · wind 11 mph
Quick facts about Oslo
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Oslo?
Oslo is a city in Norway. Its coordinates are 59.9139, 10.7522. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Oslo right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 79% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Oslo?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Oslo, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Oslo in?
Oslo observes Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:55 PM.
How many people live in Oslo?
Oslo has a population of approximately 710.000.
What is the nearest airport to Oslo?
The closest airports are Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), 23 mi away, Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 250 mi away and Copenhagen Airport (CPH), 305 mi away.
What places are in Oslo?
Oslo covers 1 places in this atlas, including Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
