Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Oslo in November
Oslo cools off: highs slip to 38°F (3°C), from 48°F in October, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 36/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 36/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 38°F (3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (94 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Only about 7 h 06 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 30°F.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in October to 36/100.
- Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oslo in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Fram Museum
The polar ship Fram, which you can board, plus polar exploration exhibits.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Akershus Fortress
Medieval fortress and castle on the harbor with free grounds.
Mathallen Oslo
Food hall in a former factory by the Akerselva river.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Lofoten Fiskerestaurant
Seafood restaurant on the Aker Brygge waterfront.
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
Ski jump with a top-of-tower view and a ski history museum.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in November
- Flåm in November~140 mi · highs 40°F, 6.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Bergen in November~190 mi · highs 42°F, 11.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Geiranger in November~192 mi · highs 39°F, 9.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Stockholm in November~259 mi · highs 40°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Oslo?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 36/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – August. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Oslo in November?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Oslo in November?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.3 in (1049 mm).
What should I pack for Oslo in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Oslo in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.