The best time to visit Norway
The best time to visit Norway for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 35/100 with daytime highs around 14°C / 57°F.
Norway by month, averaged across 13 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -1° / 30°F | 143 mm | 4° | Poor |
| February | 0 | -1° / 30°F | 116 mm | 3° | Poor |
| March | 0 | 1° / 34°F | 112 mm | 4° | Poor |
| April | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 88 mm | 5° | Poor |
| May | 10 | 9° / 48°F | 91 mm | 11° | Poor |
| June | 31 | 13° / 55°F | 105 mm | 14° | Mixed |
| July | 46 | 16° / 61°F | 117 mm | 16° | Good |
| August | 40 | 16° / 61°F | 130 mm | 16° | Good |
| September | 21 | 12° / 54°F | 144 mm | 15° | Poor |
| October | 2 | 7° / 45°F | 144 mm | 12° | Poor |
| November | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 146 mm | 9° | Poor |
| December | 0 | 1° / 34°F | 155 mm | 6° | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Norway's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 35/100, ~14°C / 57°F days). Hottest: July, ~16°C / 61°F. Wettest: December (155 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Sandefjord(Torp) (1,776 h/yr), Kristiansand(Kjevik) (1,760 h/yr), Oslo (Gardermoen) (1,668 h/yr). See every Norway destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.