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When to go? Seasons, climate, festivities

  • March to May

    The spring season is a beautiful time to visit Norway. The temperatures are getting warmer, snow melt creates waterfalls and streams and the flowers and trees are blooming. It could still be a little cold early in Spring, especially further north in the Lofoten Islands. Expect temperatures around 0˚C to 5˚C in March raising to 5˚C to 12˚C in May.

  • June to August

    During the summer you can expect warm weather and long days. In the far north the sun will never fully set and you can experience the "midnight sun". This is the best time to visit Norway if you want warmer weather but also the busiest time for tourism. You should expect temperatures between 11˚C and 18˚C and there is always the chance of rain.

  • September to November

    In Autumn the weather will start to grow colder and the days quickly become shorter. In October you can expect temperatures between 4˚C and 10˚C. The landscape starts to change colour as winter approaches, creating some superb scenery and great photo opportunities.

  • November to February

    The big attraction of winter in Norway is the chance to see the Northern Lights! Although the days are short, you can go skiing, dogsledding or snowshoeing in many places. There is far fewer tourists around so if you don't mid the cold, it is a great time to find some peace and solitude amongst the fjords.

Temperatures and climate

Min/max temp (°C) / Average rainfall (mm)

  • Lofoten Islands

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -2° / 2°
    -2° / 2°
    -2° / 2°
    1° / 6°
    5° / 10°
    8° / 13°
    11° / 17°
    11° / 16°
    8° / 12°
    4° / 8°
    1° / 5°
    -1° / 3°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    111
    87
    91
    70
    59
    67
    89
    93
    133
    168
    119
    121

  • Stavanger

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -1° / 3°
    -1° / 3°
    0° / 5°
    3° / 8°
    7° / 12°
    10° / 15°
    12° / 17°
    12° / 17°
    10° / 14°
    7° / 10°
    3° / 8°
    0° / 4°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    123
    83
    87
    65
    75
    83
    105
    137
    175
    180
    167
    148

  • Bodø

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -9° / -4°
    -8° / -3°
    -7° / -1°
    -3° / 3°
    1° / 8°
    6° / 12°
    9° / 16°
    8° / 15°
    5° / 11°
    0° / 5°
    -4° / 1°
    -7° / -2°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    144
    127
    132
    98
    99
    107
    106
    118
    154
    160
    131
    161

  • Bergen

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Average temp C° min / max
    -2° / 2°
    -3° / 2°
    -2° / 5°
    1° / 9°
    5° / 12°
    8° / 15°
    11° / 17°
    10° / 17°
    8° / 14°
    4° / 10°
    1° / 6°
    -1° / 3°
    Average rainfall (mm)
    254
    216
    205
    141
    118
    129
    153
    196
    249
    267
    252
    281

Holidays and festivities

  • Gladmat

    July
    Held each year in Stavanger, this is one of Norway’s biggest food festivals. An opportunity to join thousands of people from all over the world sampling the amazing local produce and culinary delights of Norway.

  • Øya Festival

    August
    Held each year in Oslo’s Tøyen Park, this 4 day music festival features up and coming local artists as well as big international bands. There is a big emphasis on sustainability, so as well as the music, expect organic locally produced food.

  • Riddu Riđđu

    July
    This festival is a celebration of the unique Sami culture. The Sami are an indigenous people of northern Norway whos language is recognised as one of Norway’s official languages. Visitors can expect music, dancing, workshops, cultural performances.

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