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.
May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 60 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 113 mm in October.
December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -4°C.
Climate in Oslo
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Oslo for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+18°C
+20°C
+21°C
+25°C
+30°C
+33°C
+34°C
+33°C
+28°C
+19°C
+15°C
+13°C
Average Maximum Temperature
0°C
+1°C
+5°C
+10°C
+16°C
+20°C
+22°C
+21°C
+16°C
+10°C
+4°C
+1°C
Minimum Temperature
-28°C
-28°C
-23°C
-9°C
-2°C
+3°C
+7°C
+5°C
-1°C
-7°C
-15°C
-26°C
Avg. water temperature
+8°C
+6°C
+5°C
+10°C
+14°C
+18°C
+19°C
+20°C
+18°C
+15°C
+12°C
+10°C
Humidity, %
84
81
75
69
64
65
68
72
75
79
83
85
Rain, mm
29
30
28
45
79
89
102
109
95
113
69
34
Snow, mm
50
35
34
11
1
0
0
0
0
6
24
37
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
3
3
4
4
5
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Cloud Days
13
12
14
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
14
Rainy Days
3
3
4
11
15
16
17
18
15
15
9
4
Snowy Days
12
10
9
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
11
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 +22°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -6°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Oslo during the whole year:
Oslo achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +18°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +3°C in average.
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 85%. 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 May with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 79 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 15 rainy days and 113 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 12 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 +22°C.
What is the coldest month in Oslo?
The coldest month in Oslo is January with minimum temperatures of -6°C.
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 28 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.