Weather and climate in Norway

Shortcuts:

Module content

Module summary

Four distinct seasons

We have four distinct seasons, each with its own charm and character. Most people visit during the summer months, but there are many reasons to go to Norway the rest of the year too.

Milder than expected

Norway is on the same latitude as Alaska, Greenland and Siberia, but the climate is surprisingly mild in comparison. How come? It is all thanks to the Gulf Stream, which delivers warm air currents to Norway every day.

Spring blossom
There are several reasons to visit Norway before or after the main summer- and winter seasons. The main tourist attractions are less crowded, and the prices tend to be lower. Spring is the best time to experience the blossoming of the fruit trees and the waterfalls when they are at their most impressive.

Pleasant summers
In the summer, the temperature is often around 25 degrees. In the northern parts you can experience the midnight sun, and it is light almost around the clock in the rest of the country too.

Video: Sit back and relax

Autumn
In autumn, the weather can be a bit unstable but the landscapes are at their most stunning. It is a great time to experience the golden colours both in the city parks and on hiking trips in the mountains.

Snowy winters
In contrast to the mild summers, Norwegian winters are cold enough for fun snow activities like skiing, skating, dog sledding and snowmobiling, to name a few. It gets very dark during the winter months, although the days are lit up by the snow and the magic display of the northern lights.

Video: Sit back and relax

Show More Show Less

Find extra information on Visitnorway.com

Heavy clouds over the mountainous landscape around Reine in Lofoten

Reine in Lofoten.
Photo: Asgeir Helgestad / Artic Light AS / Visitnorway.com

Seasons and climate >

eLearning - Isn’t it always cold in Norway?

Get a summary of the module here Wrap-up with Isabel Isn’t it always cold in Norway?

PLAY VIDEO

Test your knowledge

Finished the module? Check your knowledge by taking the test below.

Alert: The following question(s) have setup issues:

* Required

A client objects: “But Norway must be really cold! I have looked on a map and Norway is on the same latitude as Greenland!” Which of the following is the correct response to this question?

Oh dear, we're afraid you didn't get this one right.

< Main page

Next module >

Lysefjord.
Photo: florli.no

Places to go

Cities and places

Things to do

Plan your trip

Analyse og markedsdata

Markedsføring

Business to business (B2B)

Om oss

Tools and resources

About

Why Norway?

Corporate and associations

Case studies

Accommodation

Sightseeing tours

Getting Here & Around

Tours & Round trips

Cottages & Holiday Houses

Offers

Module 01:
Isn't it always cold in Norway?

Four distinct seasons

Milder than expected

Test your knowledge

Read more on visitnorway.com

Analyse og markedsdata

Markedsføring

Business to business (B2B)

Om oss

Accommodation

Sightseeing tours

Getting Here & Around

Tours & Round trips

Cottages & Holiday Houses

Offers

Module 01:Isn't it always cold in Norway?

Four distinct seasons

Milder than expected

Summer

Winter

Test your knowledge

Read more on visitnorway.com

Module 01:
Isn't it always cold in Norway?