Oslo weather in August (Oslo County, Norway)

Can you expect sunny skies in Oslo in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Oslo usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Oslo in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Oslo. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Oslo climate page with graphs.

 

Oslo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 209 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Oslo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oslo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.