Norway in March

Best winter month: snow, sun and auroras together; Easter falls in late March in 2027.

No other month rates higher than March for Norway in this guide.

• 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, Ålesundcool

  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 Capebest weather

  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 · Longyearbyenbest weather

  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, Flekkefjordcool

  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 fjordfine

  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 valleyfine

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

• Hallingdal: Hallingdal valley · Valley floorcool

  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, Viknafine

  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, Haugesundfine

  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.

• Oslo5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 7 rain days
• Ålesund5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 18 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 18 rain days
• Ålgård9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Alta0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 6 rain days
• Åndalsnes and Romsdal valley5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 13 rain days
• Arendal5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Ås7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Askim3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain days
• Askøy7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Aure7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Averøy6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Balestrand4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 15 rain days
• Bardufoss-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 9 rain days
• Barentsburg-13 °C (9 °F) / -20 °C (−4 °F), 9 rain days9 °F (-13 °C) / −4 °F (-20 °C), 9 rain days
• Båtsfjord0 °C (32 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 6 rain days
• Bergen7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 18 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 18 rain days
• Berkåk3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain days
• Bodø3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain days
• Brusand7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
• Bryne6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain days
• Dalen6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Drammen5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Drøbak5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Eidfjord6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Eidsvoll3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 8 rain days
• Elverum3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Etne8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
• Evje5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Finse2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 6 rain days
• Fjærland5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Flåm4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain days
• Flekkefjord6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
• Florø6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Forsand6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
• Førde5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 14 rain days
• Fredrikstad5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Geilo3 °C (37 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain days
• Geiranger4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 16 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 16 rain days
• Gjøvik3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 7 rain days
• Granvin5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain days
• Hafjell2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain days
• Halden3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 6 rain days
• Hamar3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 7 rain days
• Hammerfest0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 12 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 12 rain days
• Harstad1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 13 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 13 rain days
• Haugastøl2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 6 rain days
• Haugesund6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 16 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 16 rain days
• Haukeli6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Hellvik6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
• Hemsedal2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 6 rain days
• Holmestrand5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Hommersåk6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain days
• Horten7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Hovden1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 9 rain days
• Hvaler5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Karasjok2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 4 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 4 rain days
• Kautokeino-6 °C (21 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 5 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 3 °F (-16 °C), 5 rain days
• Kinsarvik4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 14 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 14 rain days
• Kirkenes-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 11 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 11 rain days
• Kleppe6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
• Kongsberg4 °C (39 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 8 rain days
• Kongsvinger3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Kragerø2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Kristiansand6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
• Kristiansund5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 16 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 16 rain days
• Øksfjord0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 12 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 12 rain days
• Kvam7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Kvitfjell2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 6 rain days
• Lakselv-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 10 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 10 rain days
• Langesund7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
• Larvik6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Leirvik6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
• Lillehammer2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 8 rain days
• Lillesand7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Lindesnes6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Lom3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 7 rain days
• Longyearbyen-9 °C (16 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 16 rain days16 °F (-9 °C) / 3 °F (-16 °C), 16 rain days
• Lærdal3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Lyngdal9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Måløy5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
• Mandal5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Marker3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Mo i Rana2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 6 rain days
• Molde5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 14 rain days
• Moss6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain days
• Mysen3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain days
• Namsos5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Narvik1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 11 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 11 rain days
• Nordseter1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 9 rain days
• Notodden5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Nærbø8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Ny-Ålesund-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 6 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 6 rain days
• Olden and Loen6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Oppdal3 °C (37 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 6 rain days
• Otta2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain days
• Porsgrunn7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
• Pyramiden0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 0 rain days
• Risør5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
• Rjukan2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 7 rain days
• Rosendal6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
• Røros2 °C (36 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 6 rain days
• Sandane6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 13 rain days
• Sandefjord4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Sandnes7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Sandvika4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Sarpsborg5 °C (41 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Skei6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Ski5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Skibotn2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 5 rain days
• Skien3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Sogndal7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
• Stavanger5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 14 rain days
• Stjørdalshalsen3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 6 rain days
• Stokmarknes2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 6 rain days
• Stryn5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Sulitjelma2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain days
• Tana-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 10 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 10 rain days
• Tønsberg5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
• Tromsø1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain days
• Trondheim5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 14 rain days
• Trysil1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 8 rain days
• Ullensvang3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
• Vadsø0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 6 rain days
• Vardø2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 6 rain days
• Varhaug5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
• Vikersund4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
• Vikøyri6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
• Voss3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 13 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 13 rain days
• Vrådal3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
• Værøy3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 16 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 16 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.

• Easter (påske) big impact

  Maundy Thursday to Easter Monday (25–29 Mar 2027)

  Five days off; half the country goes to mountain cabins; shops closed, trains to ski areas full.

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Rated best or good this month

• Arctic north

  Best weather of the year (Tromsø, Lofoten, Senja, Alta, North Cape)

• Svalbard

  Best weather of the year (Longyearbyen)

• Alta

  Best months: Feb–Mar, Jun–Aug

• Barentsburg

  Best months: Mar–May (snowmobile, auroras), Jun–Aug (boat, midnight sun)

• Bodø

  Best months: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, ferries running); Feb–Mar for northern lights and skiing

• Drammen

  Best months: May–Sep for the river walk and outdoor seating; Feb–Mar for skiing at Drammen Skisenter

• Elverum

  Best months: May–Sep for museums, Nov–Apr for skiing

• Geilo

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

• Hafjell

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

• Hamar

  Best months: Jun–Aug (long days, Skibladner sailing, lake swimming); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing at Gåsbu

• Harstad

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

• Haugastøl

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