Best time to visit Norway

The best time to visit Norway (Oslo) is in July based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Norway?

The best time to visit Norway (Oslo) is in July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Norway (Oslo)-2
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  • -1°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Norway (Oslo)-1
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  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Norway (Oslo)4
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  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Norway (Oslo)8
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  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Norway (Oslo)15
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  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Norway (Oslo)20
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  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Norway (Oslo)21
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  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Norway (Oslo)20
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Norway (Oslo)14
    Sep
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Norway (Oslo)9
    Oct
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Norway (Oslo)3
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  • 0°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Norway (Oslo)0
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The weather guide for Norway (Oslo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Norway overview

Norway has permanent glaciers and snow fields in the interior and, although in the far north summer brings the midnight sun, winter days inflict permanent twilight. Further south, inland winters are still cold and snowy, if not as extreme.

Spectacular scenery of the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway
Spectacular scenery of the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway © Dell - Adobe Stock Image

Those who prefer more comfortable weather should stay on the west coast, which is warmed by the Gulf Stream and remains fairly mild in winter. The west coast is, however, very wet and prone to gales.

What to pack for Norway weather

Take very warm clothing if travelling north in the winter. In the summer months (June to September) much lighter clothing is fine in the southern lowlands but you should supplement this with warmer wraps for visiting the coast. Always have a raincoat at hand.

More about Norway

Explore our complete guide to Norway with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Norway.

Spectacular scenery of the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway
Spectacular scenery of the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway © Dell - Adobe Stock Image

Norway essential information

Below is a beginner's guide to Norway with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Norway - quick facts
Flight time 2 to 3 hours
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Norwegian
Currency Norwegian Krone
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right
Visa No

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

Travelling to Norway?

Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to Norway in 2026/2027.

Holidays to Norway

TUI TUI
Find and book ATOL protected holidays to Norway and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available.
Jet2holidays Jet2holidays
UK's largest package holiday provider offers escapes to Norway. Book holidays to Europe and North Africa from regional UK airports.
Just Go Holidays Just Go Holidays
One of the UK's leading coach holiday operators, offering great-value trips across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Love Holidays Love Holidays
Book holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. Pay low deposits and get best price promise.
easyJet holidays easyJet holidays
Popular, low-cost holiday provider covering over 100 destinations across Europe and North Africa including Norway.
First Choice First Choice
Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to Norway and beyond.
Mercury Holidays Mercury Holidays
Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Norway and more.
National Holidays National Holidays
UK-based travel company specialising in affordable coach holidays and short breaks around the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Secret Escapes Secret Escapes
Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Norway and more.
Expedia Expedia
Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations.
lastminute.com lastminute.com
Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Norway.

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Tours to Norway

Travelsphere Travelsphere
UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents.
Explore! Explore!
Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including Norway.
Riviera Travel Riviera Travel
The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Norway.
Newmarket Holidays Newmarket Holidays
Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to Norway and beyond.
Just You Just You
Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including Norway.
Contiki Contiki
Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available.
Cosmos Cosmos
Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents.
Exoticca Exoticca
Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts.
G Adventures G Adventures
Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents.
Saga Holidays Saga Holidays
Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s.
Topdeck Topdeck
Global tour operator specialising in small group tours for 18-30 somethings to Europe, Asia, New Zealand and North Africa.
Trafalgar Trafalgar
Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia.
TUI Tours TUI Tours
Browse from a wide range of tour packages with expert local guides through TUI's dedicated escorted tour brand.

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Flights to Norway

British Airways British Airways
The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Norway.
Air France Air France
This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including Norway via its hub in Paris.
Jet2 Jet2
Major British low-cost airline serving over 70 sun, city and ski destinations across Europe including Norway.
KLM KLM
The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam.
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways
Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including Norway.
Vueling Vueling
Spanish low-cost airline and one of Europe's fastest growing. Offers affordable flights to Europe, North Africa and the Near East.
eDreams eDreams
Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including Norway.
KAYAK KAYAK
Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine.
Kiwi.com Kiwi.com
Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Norway.

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Hotels in Norway

Radisson Hotels Radisson Hotels
Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in Norway.
Marriott Marriott
The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries.
Strawberry Hotels Strawberry Hotels
Major Nordic group offering hotels, restaurants, spas and meeting spaces. Discounts and benefits available to members.
Agoda Agoda
One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more.
Booking.com Booking.com
Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more.
Hotels.com Hotels.com
Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Norway.
Priceline Priceline
Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Norway.
Trivago Trivago
Global travel brand and metasearch engine that compares accommodation prices across different online booking sites.

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Accommodation in Norway

Hostelworld Hostelworld
Leading global OTA for hostels and budget accommodation worldwide. Perfect for travellers looking to connect.
VRBO VRBO
Owned by Expedia Group, this online holiday marketplace offers a unique selection of 2+ million homes worldwide.

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Ocean cruises to Norway

Fred Olsen Fred Olsen
Set sail from the UK to worldwide destinations including Norway with this long-standing cruise company.
Hurtigruten Hurtigruten
Long-standing Norwegian ferry service and cruise line specialising in sails around Norway's beloved coastal route.

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Things to do in Norway

Viator Viator
The world's largest online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Owned by Tripadvisor.
Get Your Guide Get Your Guide
Major global marketplace specialising in travel experiences. Covers tours and attractions across six continents.
Isango Isango
Browse and book great-value sightseeing tours, experiences and attractions across 300+ destinations including Norway.
Klook Klook
Find and book thousands of experiences via this online travel platform covering worldwide destinations including Norway.
Tiqets Tiqets
Online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Partners with over 2500 venues across 60+ countries including Norway.

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Buses & trains in Norway

Flixbus Flixbus
International bus and train operator operating great-value, long-distance services across 40+ countries across Norway.

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Car hire in Norway

Enjoy Travel Enjoy Travel
Compare and book car hire, hotels, airport parking, attractions and more on this trusted global travel platform.
Europcar Europcar
Global car and van hire provider with over 3,800 locations in over 140 countries worldwide including Norway.
Sixt Sixt
Trusted international car rental company offering mobility services across 2,200+ locations in 105 countries including Norway.
Carrentals.co.uk Carrentals.co.uk
Car rental price comparison website. Offers 24,000+ pick-up locations and free cancellation.
Holiday Autos Holiday Autos
Browse and book car hire worldwide with Holiday Autos. Serves over 50,000 locations worldwide including Norway.
KAYAK KAYAK
Leading global travel search engine for finding and comparing flights, hotels, car hire and more.
Zest Car Rental Zest Car Rental
Formerly Economy Car Hire, this leading UK car hire broker covers over 1,500 destinations worldwide.

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Ferries in Norway

DFDS DFDS
Leading ferry operator offering multiple routes from Europe to the UK, as well as around Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea.
Direct Ferries Direct Ferries
Compare and book 1000s of scheduled ferry services around Europe and Africa through this impartial multi platform.

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Money transfers to Norway

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Airport taxis for Norway

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Skiing holidays in Norway

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Boat rental for Norway

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Driving advice for Norway

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eSIMs for Norway

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Norway travel deals

Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for Norway in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.

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Norway travel advice

Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Norway from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Norway.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Norway travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Norway with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Norway, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Norway travel features

Do you want to learn more about Norway? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Norway.

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Norway FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Norway including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Which is the hottest month in Norway?

The hottest time of year in Oslo, Norway is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in Norway?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Oslo, Norway with 94mm on average. There are normally 16 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Norway?

The sunniest time of year in Oslo, Norway is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 45% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Norway?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Oslo, Norway in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

What is the flight time to Norway from the UK?

The flight time to Norway from the UK is typically 2 to 3 hours.

What is the time difference between Norway and the UK?

The time difference between Norway and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Norway?

The main language spoken in Norway is Norwegian.

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What is the currency in Norway?

The currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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Which plugs are used in Norway?

Norway uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Norway?

They drive on the right side of the road in Norway.

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Do you need a visa for Norway?

No, UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter Norway.

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