Norway Weather Forecast
Norway weather: 56°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Norway weather in September
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Climate in Norway 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).
Best time to visit Norway
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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.
How Norway compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Norway.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Copenhagen | 300 mi | 50°F | +38°F warmer | 25 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Norway?
Norway is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 59.9139, 10.7522. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Norway right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Norway?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Norway, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Norway in?
Norway observes Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00). The local time is 5:14 AM.
How many people live in Norway?
Norway has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Norway?
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 Norway?
Norway covers 2 places in this atlas, including Bergen and Oslo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 24, 2026 at 5:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
