Best time to visit Norway
The best time to visit Norway is June to August, when its 4 destinations average 88/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 32/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Norway destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Norway climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 0.6°C | 171 mm | Stavanger 39 |
| February | 41 | 1.6°C | 155 mm | Oslo 46 |
| March | 53 | 3.6°C | 132 mm | Stavanger 59 |
| April | 70 | 7.8°C | 71 mm | Stavanger 75 |
| May | 76 | 10.9°C | 99 mm | Oslo 81 |
| June | 88 | 17.1°C | 98 mm | Oslo 93 |
| July | 85 | 17.7°C | 149 mm | Oslo 89 |
| August | 84 | 17.7°C | 145 mm | Oslo 87 |
| September | 72 | 14.1°C | 171 mm | Oslo 77 |
| October | 57 | 8.6°C | 197 mm | Oslo 62 |
| November | 43 | 3.8°C | 151 mm | Stavanger 49 |
| December | 32 | 0.3°C | 145 mm | Stavanger 37 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Norway destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 4 destinations in Norway
Norway — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Norway?
- June to August. Across Norway's 4 destinations, June averages 88/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 17.1°C and 98 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Norway?
- December, averaging 32/100 — mean highs of 0.3°C and 145 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Norway?
- July, with mean daily highs of 17.7°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Norway?
- October, averaging 197 mm of rain.