Best time to visit
Best time to visit Norway
Our pick: May and SeptemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Dec–May, Sep. Busy and pricier: Jun–Aug. Quiet: Oct–Nov.
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Norway has two very different seasons. Summer brings long days and fjord cruising, and the midnight sun in the north. From September to March, Tromsø and the Arctic are prime for the northern lights.
Month by month in Oslo
- J-6°
- F-5°
- M-2°
- A4°
- M10°
- J14°
- J16°
- A15°
- S10°
- O4°
- N0°
- D-5°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Some mountain roads and ferries only run in summer, roughly June to September.
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Questions people ask
When can you see the northern lights in Norway?
From about late September to late March, on clear dark nights above the Arctic Circle.
What is the warmest month in Oslo?
July, averaging 16°C. The coolest is January, at -6°C.
When is peak season in Norway?
Jun–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Dec–May, Sep.