When to go · Oslo
Oslo, month by month
The best months for Oslo: May, Jun, Aug. Months to avoid: Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold, dark by mid-afternoon; snow some years.Oslo and the east, Norway: coolCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedCold; winter light improves late in the month.Oslo and the east, Norway: coolCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedCold and changeable; days lengthen.Oslo and the east, Norway: coolCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodCool; spring light; Easter closures.Oslo and the east, Norway: fineCrowds: Low
- MayGreatMild and long light; May 17 is Constitution Day.Oslo and the east, Norway: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneGreatLong light nearly all night; good for the harbour.Oslo and the east, Norway: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyMixedPeak season and fellesferie: many locals away, sights busy.Oslo and the east, Norway: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatWarm and long light.Oslo and the east, Norway: best weatherCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodCrisp and bright.Oslo and the east, Norway: fineCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedCool and wet; early dark.Oslo and the east, Norway: coolCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidDark and grey; ferries and some sights run short hours.Oslo and the east, Norway: coolCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedChristmas markets and lights; early dark.Oslo and the east, Norway: coolCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday