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Climate in Oslo

Oslo, Norway has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 3.9°C and the city receives roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across 167 rainy days a year, with around 880 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 13.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -5.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
48/100

Climate overview

Oslo, Norway has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 3.9°C and the city receives roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across 167 rainy days a year, with around 880 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 13.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -5.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Oslo is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average3.9°C
  • Warmest monthJul (13.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-5.7°C)
  • Comfort score48/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Oslo receives about 1001 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 167 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jun.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Oslo sees an estimated 880 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Oslo monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan1.3°C-5.7°C99 mm1728 h
Feb2.1°C-4.9°C82 mm1448 h
Mar4.4°C-2.6°C78 mm1364 h
Apr7.4°C0.4°C69 mm1194 h
May10.5°C3.5°C69 mm11111 h
Jun12.8°C5.8°C65 mm11123 h
Jul13.6°C6.6°C69 mm11128 h
Aug12.8°C5.8°C78 mm13101 h
Sep10.5°C3.5°C82 mm1481 h
Oct7.4°C0.4°C99 mm1743 h
Nov4.4°C-2.6°C103 mm1735 h
Dec2.1°C-4.9°C108 mm1824 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Oslo are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    2°C / -5°C

    289 mm rain

  • Spring

    7°C / 0°C

    216 mm rain

  • Summer

    13°C / 6°C

    212 mm rain

  • Autumn

    7°C / 0°C

    284 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Oslo has a climate comfort score of 48/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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