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Top sights in Oslo
- Oslo Opera House – Opera house in Oslo, Norway
- Akershus Fortress – Former medieval castle in Oslo, Norway
- Viking Ship Museum, Oslo – Museum in Oslo
- Munch Museum – Art museum in Oslo, Norway
- Royal Palace, Oslo – Official residence of the monarch of Norway
- Fram Museum – Museum on the peninsula of Bygdøy in Oslo, Norway
- Holmenkollen – Neighborhood in Oslo, Norway
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Oslo
Planning your trip to Oslo
Best time to visit
May to August brings long days and the most pleasant weather for the waterfront, parks and islands in the fjord. September is calmer and still mild. Winter is cold and dark, but it suits cross-country skiing in the forests near the city.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers the waterfront and Opera House, the museums on the Bygdøy peninsula, the Vigeland sculpture park and the main art museums. Add a day for a hike, a fjord boat trip or a swim at one of the islands.
Getting around
The metro, trams, buses and local ferries run on one integrated ticket, easily bought by phone app. The central area is walkable, and ferries run out to Bygdøy and the fjord islands. Trains connect the airport and nearby towns.
What to skip
Norway is expensive, and alcohol in particular costs much more than in most of Europe; meals and drinks add up fast. A city pass can make sense if you plan to see several museums in a short time, so compare it with the individual entry prices before you buy.
Where to stay in Oslo
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Best time to visit Oslo
The most comfortable months in Oslo are May to August, with average daytime highs of 60 to 70°F (16 to 21°C) and 12 to 14 rainy days a month. June is the hottest month, averaging 70°F (21°C), and January the coolest at 31°F (-1°C). December sees the most rain, around 15 days, while April is the driest with about 8.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 80 | 11 | Avoid: cold, 31°F (-1°C) |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 60 | 12 | Avoid: cold, 35°F (2°C) |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 60 | 10 | Shoulder: 41°F (5°C), 10 rainy days |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 60 | 8 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 8 rainy days |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 90 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 100 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 110 | 14 | Best: 14 rainy days |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 120 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 100 | 10 | Shoulder: 61°F (16°C), 10 rainy days |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 100 | 14 | Avoid: among the wettest, 14 rainy days |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 90 | 12 | Avoid: cold, 39°F (4°C) |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 80 | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days; cold, 32°F (0°C) |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Official US, UK and Canada travel advice for Norway, side by side, with each source and the time it was checked. See today's advisory for Norway
Oslo: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Oslo?
- The best time to visit Oslo is May to August, when average highs run 60 to 70°F (16 to 21°C) with 12 to 14 rainy days a month. June is the hottest month at 70°F (21°C) on average, and January the coolest at 31°F (-1°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Oslo?
- December, with roughly 15 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 8. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Oslo?
- June is the warmest month, averaging 70°F (21°C) by day and 53°F (12°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 31°F (-1°C) by day and 22°F (-6°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Oslo?
- The wettest months in Oslo are February, May to August and October to December, with 12 to 15 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Oslo?
- Two to three days covers the waterfront and Opera House, the museums on the Bygdøy peninsula, the Vigeland sculpture park and the main art museums. Add a day for a hike, a fjord boat trip or a swim at one of the islands.
- How do I get around Oslo?
- The metro, trams, buses and local ferries run on one integrated ticket, easily bought by phone app. The central area is walkable, and ferries run out to Bygdøy and the fjord islands. Trains connect the airport and nearby towns.
- Is it safe to travel to Norway right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Norway on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Norway before you book.
- What other places are near Oslo?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Oslo are Stockholm (260 miles), Copenhagen (300 miles), Hamburg (440 miles).
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