When to go · Norway
Norway in November
Mixed month. Dark and wet; Tromsø whale season begins (check); polar night starts late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Norway
- Prices
- Low
- Norway
Verdict
Dark and wet; Tromsø whale season begins (check); polar night starts late in the month.
Is another month better than November?
November 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.
Weather in November
- 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, 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 fjordcool
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 valleybest weather
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.
- Oslo4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
- Ålesund7 °C (45 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 20 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 20 rain days
- Ålgård8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Alta0 °C (32 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain days
- Åndalsnes and Romsdal valley5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
- Arendal6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain days
- Ås7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
- Askim3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 11 rain days
- Askøy7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
- Aure7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Averøy6 °C (43 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
- Balestrand5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 17 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 17 rain days
- Bardufoss-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 11 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 11 rain days
- Barentsburg-8 °C (18 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 10 rain days18 °F (-8 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 10 rain days
- Båtsfjord0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 6 rain days
- Bergen8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 21 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 21 rain days
- Berkåk2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain days
- Bodø4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 15 rain days
- Brusand7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain days
- Bryne7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 16 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 16 rain days
- Dalen7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
- Drammen4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
- Drøbak4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
- Eidfjord6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
- Eidsvoll4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
- Elverum3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
- Etne8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 13 rain days
- Evje5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
- Finse2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 6 rain days
- Fjærland6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
- Flåm5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 16 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 16 rain days
- Flekkefjord7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 15 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 15 rain days
- Florø6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
- Forsand5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
- Førde5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 16 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 16 rain days
- Fredrikstad5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
- Geilo2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
- Geiranger4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 18 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 18 rain days
- Gjøvik3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
- Granvin4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 15 rain days
- Hafjell2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
- Halden4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain days
- Hamar2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain days
- Hammerfest1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 15 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 15 rain days
- Harstad2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
- Haugastøl0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 5 rain days
- Haugesund7 °C (45 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 19 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 19 rain days
- Haukeli6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
- Hellvik7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain days
- Hemsedal2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 5 rain days
- Holmestrand6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
- Hommersåk6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 15 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 15 rain days
- Horten7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
- Hovden1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 10 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 10 rain days
- Hvaler6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain days
- Karasjok0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 5 rain days
- Kautokeino-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 6 rain days21 °F (-6 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 6 rain days
- Kinsarvik4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 15 rain days
- Kirkenes-2 °C (28 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 13 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 13 rain days
- Kleppe6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 14 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 14 rain days
- Kongsberg3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain days
- Kongsvinger4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
- Kragerø4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
- Kristiansand7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 15 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 15 rain days
- Kristiansund6 °C (43 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 18 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 18 rain days
- Øksfjord1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 15 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 15 rain days
- Kvam6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
- Kvitfjell2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 6 rain days
- Lakselv-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 12 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 12 rain days
- Langesund7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
- Larvik7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
- Leirvik6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
- Lillehammer1 °C (34 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain days
- Lillesand7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
- Lindesnes6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain days
- Lom4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
- Longyearbyen-4 °C (25 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 22 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 22 rain days
- Lærdal4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
- Lyngdal8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
- Måløy6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 16 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 16 rain days
- Mandal7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 13 rain days
- Marker3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 11 rain days
- Mo i Rana3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 6 rain days
- Molde5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 15 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 15 rain days
- Moss7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
- Mysen3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain days
- Namsos5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
- Narvik1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 12 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 12 rain days
- Nordseter0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain days
- Notodden6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
- Nærbø8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
- Ny-Ålesund-9 °C (16 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 5 rain days16 °F (-9 °C) / 3 °F (-16 °C), 5 rain days
- Olden and Loen6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
- Oppdal2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 6 rain days
- Otta2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 7 rain days
- Porsgrunn7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
- Pyramiden0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 0 rain days
- Risør6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain days
- Rjukan2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 7 rain days
- Rosendal7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 13 rain days
- Røros2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 6 rain days
- Sandane5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
- Sandefjord6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
- Sandnes7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
- Sandvika4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
- Sarpsborg5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
- Skei6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
- Ski6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
- Skibotn2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 6 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 6 rain days
- Skien4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
- Sogndal7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 13 rain days
- Stavanger7 °C (45 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 18 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 18 rain days
- Stjørdalshalsen4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
- Stokmarknes3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
- Stryn5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
- Sulitjelma3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
- Tana-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 12 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 12 rain days
- Tønsberg6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
- Tromsø2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain days
- Trondheim5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 15 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 15 rain days
- Trysil0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain days
- Ullensvang4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 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), 5 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 5 rain days
- Varhaug7 °C (45 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 16 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 16 rain days
- Vikersund5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
- Vikøyri6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
- Voss3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 16 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 16 rain days
- Vrådal3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
- Værøy5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 18 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 18 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Norway
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- Prices · Norway
- Low
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Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Norway, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Mar: 1
November: Dark and wet; Tromsø whale season begins (check); polar night starts late in the month.
March: Best winter month: snow, sun and auroras together; Easter falls in late March in 2027.
Norway: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in November
Rated best or good this month
Best months: May–Sep for museums, Nov–Apr for skiing
Best months: Jun–Aug for midnight sun, Sep–Mar for Aurora
Best months: May–Jul (midnight sun) and Sep–Mar (northern lights)
Best months: Sep–Mar for aurora activity and clear skies
Best months: Sep–Mar for auroras; Jun–Jul for midnight sun; Feb–Mar for whales and snow
Better another month
Dark and grey; ferries and some sights run short hours.