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Best time to visit Norway

Norway covers 8 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are June and July, when daily highs average around 14 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.

Destinations in Norway, ranked by climate

Oslo Opera House on the waterfrontOslo
1Unsuitable· 39

Oslo

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 18 °C 14 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: June, July
Preikestolen above the Lysefjord near StavangerStavanger
2Unsuitable· 24

Stavanger

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 14 °C 15 rainy days (est.) 12 °C sea
  • Best months:
Flåm at the end of the Aurlandsfjord between steep mountainsFlåm
3Unsuitable· 22

Flåm

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 12 °C 19 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months:
Colourful wooden houses at Bergen harbourBergen
4Unsuitable· 20

Bergen

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 15 °C 18 rainy days (est.) 12 °C sea
  • Best months:
Art nouveau town of Ålesund between fjord and mountainsÅlesund
5Unsuitable· 20

Ålesund

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 13 °C 18 rainy days (est.) 11 °C sea
  • Best months:
Colourful wharf houses on the river in TrondheimTrondheim
6Unsuitable· 20

Trondheim

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 15 °C 20 rainy days (est.) 11 °C sea
  • Best months:
Red fishing cabins below steep peaks in LofotenLofoten
7Unsuitable· 19

Lofoten

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 11 °C 14 rainy days (est.) 9 °C sea
  • Best months:
Tromsø with northern lights over snowy peaksTromsø
8Unsuitable· 17

Tromsø

Norway

Climate score

Average high: 12 °C 18 rainy days (est.) 8 °C sea
  • Best months:

Climate overview for Norway

The highest overall climate score in Norway goes to Oslo (39/100). 6 of the 8 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, June and July offer the most reliable conditions across Norway.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Norway?

Climatically the best months across Norway are June and July. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in Norway has the best climate?

By overall climate score, Oslo leads with 39/100 — see the full ranking below.