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 43/100 with daytime highs around 16°C / 61°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° / 34°F | 143 mm | 4° | Poor |
| February | 0 | 1° / 34°F | 116 mm | 3° | Poor |
| March | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 112 mm | 4° | Poor |
| April | 1 | 7° / 45°F | 88 mm | 5° | Poor |
| May | 18 | 11° / 52°F | 91 mm | 11° | Poor |
| June | 38 | 15° / 59°F | 105 mm | 14° | Mixed |
| July | 54 | 18° / 64°F | 117 mm | 16° | Good |
| August | 49 | 17° / 63°F | 130 mm | 16° | Good |
| September | 29 | 13° / 55°F | 144 mm | 15° | Mixed |
| October | 6 | 8° / 46°F | 144 mm | 12° | Poor |
| November | 0 | 4° / 39°F | 146 mm | 9° | Poor |
| December | 0 | 2° / 36°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 43/100, ~16°C / 61°F days). Hottest: July, ~18°C / 64°F. Wettest: December (155 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Alta (1,800 h/yr), Tromsø (1,713 h/yr), Kristiansand(Kjevik) (1,709 h/yr). See every Norway destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.