Oslo in August: a seasonal travel plan
Oslo, Norway. In august, the average daytime high is 18.8 °C and the night-time low is 10.5 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 18.8 °C
- Nighttime low
- 10.5 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 119.1 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 15.9
- Daylight
- 15.6 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 19.2 | 11.0 | 5.6 |
| Days 11–20 | 19.4 | 10.9 | 5.1 |
| From day 21 | 18.0 | 9.6 | 5.2 |
What this month is like
Oslo, Norway. In august, the average daytime high is 18.8 °C and the night-time low is 10.5 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 15.9 wet days on average, with about 119.1 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 15.6 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What to pack
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 19.9 °C, August — 18.8 °C, next month — 14.9 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 16.1, 15.9 and 13.7.
Things to do
Oslo sits at the head of its fjord: a compact centre along Karl Johans gate, the new Bjørvika waterfront with the opera house, and Grünerløkka with its cafés to the east. The city is expensive, but trams, the metro and ferries make taxis unnecessary.
Opera House and Bjørvika
Walk up the white sloping roof of the Opera House, which is open to visitors, and look out over the fjord. The city library and waterfront are next door, a good place to begin a walk through the new quarter.
Vigeland Park
Vigeland Park holds hundreds of sculptures and stays open day and night without an entrance fee. Follow the main axis to the monolith, then walk back through Frogner to the waterfront in summer.
Bygdøy peninsula
The easiest way to Bygdøy is the ferry from Rådhusbrygge. The Fram and Kon-Tiki museums and the open-air Folk Museum stand there; two of them fill a full day.
Where to stay
Sentrum
The centre along Karl Johans gate suits a first visit: station, palace and harbour are all walkable. Evenings are quiet and restaurants costly, but transport is on the doorstep.
Grünerløkka
Grünerløkka is loved for its cafés, bars and the park along the Akerselva river. Rooms cost less than downtown, and the station is a few tram stops away.
Frogner
Frogner is a quiet district of embassies and late nineteenth-century apartment blocks, with a park and Vigeland Park nearby. It suits anyone who values calm; bars are downtown.
Getting to and around Oslo
The Flytoget train links Gardermoen Airport with Central Station in about twenty minutes, while ordinary trains take longer and cost less. Around the city the T-bane metro, trams and buses cover the centre and the museum districts, and a day pass pays off when you move between them. Ferries from Rådhusbrygge serve Bygdøy and the islands in the fjord.
Three days in Oslo
Centre and Bjørvika
Walk up Karl Johans gate to the palace in the morning, then descend past Akershus Fortress to the waterfront. Afternoon at the opera house and library, dinner in Bjørvika.
Frogner and Bygdøy
Vigeland Park first thing, then the ferry from Rådhusbrygge across to Bygdøy. Pick two museums, say Fram and the Folk Museum, and return on the same boat.
Grünerløkka and Holmenkollen
Morning at the Mathallen food hall in Vulkan and a walk along the Akerselva. Take the tram up to Holmenkollen for the fjord view and the ski museum next to the jump.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.5 | -8.7 | 80.6 | 14.6 | 6.8 |
| February | -1.6 | -7.1 | 67.2 | 12.5 | 9.1 |
| March | 2.3 | -4.6 | 68.2 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| April | 8.1 | -0.7 | 56.0 | 9.1 | 14.5 |
| May | 14.5 | 5.0 | 74.4 | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| June | 19.1 | 10.0 | 90.1 | 14.1 | 18.7 |
| July | 19.9 | 11.4 | 110.3 | 16.1 | 18.0 |
| August | 18.8 | 10.5 | 119.1 | 15.9 | 15.6 |
| September | 14.9 | 7.5 | 119.6 | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| October | 8.2 | 2.4 | 96.6 | 14.1 | 10.2 |
| November | 1.7 | -2.3 | 97.4 | 14.4 | 7.6 |
| December | -2.4 | -6.7 | 85.1 | 15.3 | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Oslo: what is the temperature in August?
The average daytime high is 18.8 °C and the night-time low is 10.5 °C. Daytime is suitable for a longer walk around the city. Leave time for breaks and lunch along the way.
How many days with precipitation are there in August?
On average, there are 15.9 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 119.1 mm. Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What should I pack for walks in August?
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 19.2 °C; 11–20 — 19.4 °C; 21 to month-end — 18.0 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in August?
The average is 15.6 hours. Long daylight hours make it easy to split a walk between morning and evening, with a longer break in between.
Is Oslo worth visiting in August?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 18.8 °C and nights around 10.5 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Oslo on a wet day in August?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Oslo in August?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 15.6 hours.