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Is it windy in Oslo?

Measured wind in Oslo compared with Bergen and Lofoten, and when gusts are strongest.

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Short answer

Oslo is much less windy than Norway's west and north coasts, and in the 13 months to September 2026 its strongest gust at Blindern was about 22 m/s. Over the same period Bergen recorded a gust of 36.6 m/s and Svolvær airport in Lofoten 39.2 m/s. Short spells of strong wind still happen in Eastern Norway.

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Why

  1. Yr's statistics for Oslo (Blindern) for September 2025 to September 2026 show a highest wind speed of 12.1 m/s and a strongest gust of 21.9 m/s, both on 2 January 2026.
  2. In the same period the Bergen (Florida) station measured 22.3 m/s and a gust of 36.6 m/s, and Svolvær airport 24.1 m/s and a gust of 39.2 m/s.
  3. Visit Norway describes the coast of Fjord Norway as having lots of rain and wind, while on the south coast a cool sea breeze is common.

Details

At Blindern, the strongest gust in each month ranged from 13.4 m/s in August 2026 to 21.9 m/s in January 2026, and the strongest gusts came in January and March. The January normal at Blindern is −2.3 °C, so windproof clothing makes a real difference on cold, breezy days.

Tip

On cold winter days, wear a windproof outer layer, hat and gloves, and check the wind forecast on Yr before boat trips on the Oslofjord.

What may differ

Strong wind can still hit Eastern Norway: MET published an event report on very strong gusts in Eastern Norway on 29 June 2025.

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Sources

Information checked on 15 October 2026.

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