What is the weather like in Oslo in autumn?
Autumn normals, rain, the start of winter and clothing advice for Oslo.
Short answer
Autumn in Oslo cools quickly, from about 12 °C in September to about 7 °C in October and 2 °C in November, based on 1991–2020 normals. Precipitation normals are 82–93 mm a month, and Visit Norway says the southern Oslofjord usually has the highest mean temperature in Norway in September.
Why
- October's precipitation normal in Oslo is 93 mm, the highest of the year after August's 103 mm.
- Visit Norway says autumn can turn to winter as early as October, but more often in mid to late November.
- Visit Norway suggests visiting Oslo in late November and December for real Christmas spirit.
Details
In September the normal is 12.2 °C, while November, at 2.2 °C, is close to winter. Visit Norway notes that the days get shorter through the autumn and that the leaves turn yellow and red. In 2025 Oslo (Blindern) was warmer than normal, with 7.9 °C in October and 3.8 °C in November, which shows how much single years vary.
Tip
Pack several thin layers of wool rather than one thick sweater, a light down jacket and windproof, rainproof outer clothing, as Visit Norway recommends for autumn.
What may differ
In the mountains autumn is shorter: Visit Norway says rain can turn to snow there in early November, and the October normal at Finsevatn, a mountain station at Finse, is already below zero.
People also ask
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Sources
- Yr: Oslo (Blindern) weather statisticsChecked at:
- Visit Norway: Autumn in NorwayChecked at:
- Visit Norway: Oslo in winterChecked at:
- MET Norway: The new climate normal 1991–2020Checked at:
- Yr: Finsevatn weather statisticsChecked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026; normals are 30-year averages, and single autumns can be warmer or colder.
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What does 'there is no bad weather, only bad clothing' mean in Norway?
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Do I need sunscreen in Norway?
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Do I need ice grips (brodder) on my shoes in a Norwegian winter?
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What shoes should I bring to Norway?
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