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Oslo in July
Oslo's warmest month brings highs averaging 71°F (22°C), lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain.
At 78/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (112 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 71°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 56°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (112 mm).
With about 17 h 43 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is one of Oslo's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 68°F in June.
- Last warm month for a while: August highs fall to 69°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in June to 78/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Aug window our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes71°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oslo in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Lofoten Fiskerestaurant
Seafood restaurant on the Aker Brygge waterfront.
Why now July scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Oslo Opera House
Marble roof you can walk straight up for views over the Oslofjord.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 4.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Tim Wendelboe
Tiny roastery-café run by a world barista champion.
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Open-air museum with 160 old buildings, including a 13th-century stave church.
Vigeland Park
Over 200 Gustav Vigeland sculptures set in Frogner Park.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Flåm in July~140 mi · highs 69°F, 5.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bergen in July~190 mi · highs 67°F, 6.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Geiranger in July~192 mi · highs 65°F, 7.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Stockholm in July~259 mi · highs 73°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~259 m to Oslo's ~22 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Oslo in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Oslo?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 78/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Aug window our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends.
How hot is Oslo in July?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oslo in July?
Some: about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.3 in (1049 mm).
What should I pack for Oslo in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in July
- Scandinavian Capitals Jun – Aug
Planning Oslo in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.