Norway in January

Polar night in the north returns to light mid-month; Tromsø aurora and whale season; south is cold and short.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatBest winter month: snow, sun and auroras together; Easter falls in late March in 2027.
• MayGreatFruit blossom in Hardanger, 17 May celebrations; mountain roads still closed early in the month.
• JuneGreatLong days, waterfalls at full flow, mountain roads opening; midnight sun in the north.
• JulyGreatPeak season: fjords, Lofoten and Preikestolen crowded; book everything.

• Oslo and the east · Oslo, Lillehammer, Røros, Jotunheimencool

  Continental: snowy winters of −5 to −10 °C (23 to 14 °F) inland, warm summers of 20–25 °C (68–77 °F). Ski season December–April.Continental: snowy winters of 23 to 14 °F (−5 to −10 °C) inland, warm summers of 68–77 °F (20–25 °C). Ski season December–April.

• Fjord coast · Bergen, Stavanger, Flåm, Geiranger, Ålesundrainy

  Mild and very wet: Bergen averages rain on more than 200 days. Mountain roads (Trollstigen, Aurlandsfjellet, Sognefjellet) open late May–June and close in October — check.

• Arctic north · Tromsø, Lofoten, Senja, Alta, North Capecool

  Warmer than its latitude thanks to the Gulf Stream. Polar night in Tromsø about 27 Nov – 15 Jan, midnight sun about 20 May – 22 July; North Cape about 14 May – 29 July. Aurora season September–March.

• Svalbard · Longyearbyencool

  High Arctic: polar night late October to mid-February (true darkness mid-Nov to end of Jan); midnight sun about 20 April – 23 August. Snowmobile season March–May.

• Agder: Skagerrak coast · Kristiansand, Arendal, Mandal, Flekkefjordcold

  Mild for the latitude and the most sunshine hours in Norway; sea swimming is for the hardy even in August.

• Agder: Setesdal and uplands · Evje, Valle, Hovdencold

  January average at Hovden is about -10 °C (14 °F); snow from November, skiing into April.January average at Hovden is about 14 °F (-10 °C); snow from November, skiing into April.

• East Norway: Oslofjord lowlands (Oslo, Østfold, Vestfold) · Coast and inner fjordcold

  Driest in spring and early summer; most rain falls September–November. This is the sunniest part of the region.

• East Norway: Interior valleys and highlands (Buskerud, Oppland, Hedmark, Telemark) · Upstream along the big valleyscold

  Almost continental: warm summers, cold winters, January averages near −10 °C (14 °F) in the inner valleys and below −30 °C (−22 °F) in the coldest spots. Some areas get under 300 mm of rain a year.Almost continental: warm summers, cold winters, January averages near 14 °F (−10 °C) in the inner valleys and below −22 °F (−30 °C) in the coldest spots. Some areas get under 300 mm of rain a year.

• Gudbrandsdalen: Gudbrandsdalen valley floor · main valleycool

  Continental climate: mild summers, reliable snow in winter; the rain shadow makes it one of Norway's driest areas.

• Hallingdal: Hallingdal valley · Valley floorcold

  Continental climate; dry summers, cold winters; snow reliable Dec–Mar.

• Northern Norway: Coastal Troms and Nordland · Tromsø, Lofoten, Bodøcold

  The Gulf Stream keeps the coast ice-free in winter; summer days run 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) and the sun does not set from late May to mid-July.The Gulf Stream keeps the coast ice-free in winter; summer days run 50–59 °F (10–15 °C) and the sun does not set from late May to mid-July.

• Northern Norway: Interior Finnmark · Finnmarksvidda, Kautokeino, Karasjokcold

  Among the driest and coldest parts of Europe — around 300 mm of precipitation a year — and bitterly cold in winter.

• Svalbard: Longyearbyen and west Spitsbergen · Isfjorden and the west coastcold

  July averages about 6 °C (43 °F), January about -16 °C (3 °F), and wind chill makes it feel colder. Midnight sun 20 Apr–23 Aug; polar night 26 Oct–15 Feb. Precipitation is low, around 200–500 mm a year.July averages about 43 °F (6 °C), January about 3 °F (-16 °C), and wind chill makes it feel colder. Midnight sun 20 Apr–23 Aug; polar night 26 Oct–15 Feb. Precipitation is low, around 200–500 mm a year.

• Trøndelag: Coast and Trondheimsfjord · Trondheim, Hitra, Viknacold

  Humid maritime; winter averages mostly stay above 0 °C (32 °F); most rain falls autumn and winter; 25 °C (77 °F) on the coast is rare.Humid maritime; winter averages mostly stay above 32 °F (0 °C); most rain falls autumn and winter; 77 °F (25 °C) on the coast is rare.

• Trøndelag: Inland valleys and uplands · Røros, Oppdal, Namdalencold

  Continental: drier and colder than the coast, summer highs can reach 30 °C (86 °F) in the inner valleys; Røros has recorded -50 °C (−58 °F).Continental: drier and colder than the coast, summer highs can reach 86 °F (30 °C) in the inner valleys; Røros has recorded −58 °F (-50 °C).

• Vesterålen: Coastal Vesterålen · Andøya, Langøya, Hinnøyacool

  Midnight sun 28 May–14 July at Andenes; polar night 1–12 December. Summer highs 12–18 °C (54–64 °F), winter lows −5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F). Rain possible any month.Midnight sun 28 May–14 July at Andenes; polar night 1–12 December. Summer highs 54–64 °F (12–18 °C), winter lows 23 to 32 °F (−5 to 0 °C). Rain possible any month.

• Western Norway: Bergen and the outer coast · Bergen, Stavanger, Haugesundrainy

  Bergen rains about 200 days a year; pack a shell. Summer days are long, 15–20 °C (59–68 °F), rarely hot.Bergen rains about 200 days a year; pack a shell. Summer days are long, 59–68 °F (15–20 °C), rarely hot.

• Western Norway: Inner fjord and mountain · Flåm, Geiranger, Hardanger, Vosssnow

  Mountain passes and some fjord roads close in winter; Geiranger is a summer village. May and September are quieter and cheaper.

• Oslo-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain days
• Ålesund4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 20 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 20 rain days
• Ålgård5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
• Alta-5 °C (23 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 5 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 5 rain days
• Åndalsnes and Romsdal valley2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 14 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 14 rain days
• Arendal2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain days
• Ås2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain days
• Askim-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 10 rain days
• Askøy4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Aure4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Averøy2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain days
• Balestrand1 °C (34 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 17 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 17 rain days
• Bardufoss-6 °C (21 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 10 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 10 rain days
• Barentsburg-13 °C (9 °F) / -20 °C (−4 °F), 10 rain days9 °F (-13 °C) / −4 °F (-20 °C), 10 rain days
• Båtsfjord-5 °C (23 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 5 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 5 rain days
• Bergen5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 20 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 20 rain days
• Berkåk-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 10 rain days
• Bodø1 °C (34 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 14 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 14 rain days
• Brusand4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 14 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 14 rain days
• Bryne3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
• Dalen2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain days
• Drammen-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain days
• Drøbak0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Eidfjord2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 6 rain days
• Eidsvoll-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 7 rain days
• Elverum-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 8 rain days
• Etne4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
• Evje0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain days
• Finse0 °C (32 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 5 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 5 rain days
• Fjærland2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Flåm1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 15 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 15 rain days
• Flekkefjord3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
• Florø2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain days
• Forsand2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 13 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 13 rain days
• Førde2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 16 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 16 rain days
• Fredrikstad1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Geilo-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 8 rain days
• Geiranger1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 18 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 18 rain days
• Gjøvik-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 7 rain days
• Granvin1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 14 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 14 rain days
• Hafjell-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 8 rain days
• Halden-2 °C (28 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 5 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 5 rain days
• Hamar-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 9 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 9 rain days
• Hammerfest-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 14 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 14 rain days
• Harstad-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 14 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 14 rain days
• Haugastøl-5 °C (23 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 5 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 5 rain days
• Haugesund4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 18 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 18 rain days
• Haukeli2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 8 rain days
• Hellvik3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain days
• Hemsedal-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain days
• Holmestrand1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain days
• Hommersåk3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
• Horten2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 6 rain days
• Hovden-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 10 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 10 rain days
• Hvaler1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 12 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 12 rain days
• Karasjok-2 °C (28 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 5 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 5 rain days
• Kautokeino-15 °C (5 °F) / -25 °C (−13 °F), 6 rain days5 °F (-15 °C) / −13 °F (-25 °C), 6 rain days
• Kinsarvik1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 16 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 16 rain days
• Kirkenes-7 °C (19 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 12 rain days19 °F (-7 °C) / 3 °F (-16 °C), 12 rain days
• Kleppe3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 14 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 14 rain days
• Kongsberg-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 9 rain days
• Kongsvinger-2 °C (28 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Kragerø-2 °C (28 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Kristiansand3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 14 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 14 rain days
• Kristiansund3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 18 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 18 rain days
• Øksfjord-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 14 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 14 rain days
• Kvam2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 8 rain days
• Kvitfjell-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain days
• Lakselv-6 °C (21 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 12 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 12 rain days
• Langesund2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain days
• Larvik2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Leirvik3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
• Lillehammer-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 9 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 9 rain days
• Lillesand2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Lindesnes2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain days
• Lom-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 10 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 10 rain days
• Longyearbyen-8 °C (18 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 21 rain days18 °F (-8 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 21 rain days
• Lærdal-2 °C (28 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Lyngdal5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
• Måløy3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 16 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 16 rain days
• Mandal2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain days
• Marker-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 10 rain days
• Mo i Rana-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 5 rain days
• Molde2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 15 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 15 rain days
• Moss2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain days
• Mysen-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 10 rain days
• Namsos2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 8 rain days
• Narvik-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 12 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 12 rain days
• Nordseter-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 10 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 10 rain days
• Notodden0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Nærbø4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Ny-Ålesund-12 °C (10 °F) / -20 °C (−4 °F), 5 rain days10 °F (-12 °C) / −4 °F (-20 °C), 5 rain days
• Olden and Loen2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Oppdal-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain days
• Otta-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 6 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 6 rain days
• Porsgrunn2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Pyramiden0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 0 rain days
• Risør2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain days
• Rjukan-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 6 rain days
• Rosendal2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain days
• Røros-5 °C (23 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 5 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 5 °F (-15 °C), 5 rain days
• Sandane2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 15 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 15 rain days
• Sandefjord1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain days
• Sandnes3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Sandvika-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 10 rain days
• Sarpsborg0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain days
• Skei2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Ski0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 7 rain days
• Skibotn0 °C (32 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain days
• Skien-2 °C (28 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 10 rain days
• Sogndal4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
• Stavanger3 °C (37 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 16 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 16 rain days
• Stjørdalshalsen-2 °C (28 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Stokmarknes-2 °C (28 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Stryn0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 6 rain days
• Sulitjelma-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 8 rain days
• Tana-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 12 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 12 rain days
• Tønsberg1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain days
• Tromsø-1 °C (30 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 10 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 10 rain days
• Trondheim1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 15 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 15 rain days
• Trysil-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 10 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 10 rain days
• Ullensvang-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 8 rain days
• Vadsø-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days23 °F (-5 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 5 rain days
• Vardø0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 5 rain days
• Varhaug3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 14 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 14 rain days
• Vikersund-2 °C (28 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 8 rain days
• Vikøyri2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain days
• Voss-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 15 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 15 rain days
• Vrådal-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 10 rain days
• Værøy2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 18 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 18 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year's Day

  1 Jan

  Public holiday; transport on Sunday timetables.

Crowds · Norway

Low

Prices · Norway

Medium

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• Hafjell

  Best months: Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Aug for parks

• Harstad

  Best months: Jun–Aug for midnight sun, Sep–Mar for Aurora

• Haugastøl

  Best months: Jun–Aug for hiking, Dec–Mar for skiing

• Haukeli

  Best months: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for hiking

• Hemsedal

  Best months: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing

• Hovden

  Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)

• Kautokeino

  Best months: May–Jul (midnight sun) and Sep–Mar (northern lights)

• Kirkenes

  Best months: Jun–Aug (midnight sun); Dec–Mar (snow hotel season, aurora) — check

• Kvam

  Best months: May–Jun for waterfall flow; Dec–Feb for ski season