Temperature in Norway in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Norway this August.

Norway, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 7°C (45°F) in Longyearbyen to 22°C (72°F) in Moss. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Moss and 3°C (37°F) in Longyearbyen. August falls during the summer season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Norway in August?

Discover the typical August temperatures for the most popular locations of Norway on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Best Places to Visit in Norway in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Norway temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Norway in August?

Daytime temperatures in Oslo typically peak at 21°C (70°F) in August, putting it in the pleasant range.

How cold does it get at night in Norway in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Oslo typically drop to around 11°C (52°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in Norway?

Based on our systematic data collection, Moss has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 22°C (72°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 13°C (55°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Norway?

The coldest city in August in Norway is Longyearbyen when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 7°C (45°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 3°C (37°F).

How much sun does Norway get in August?

Across Norway, sunshine in August ranges from moderately sunny in Geiranger (130 hours) to sunny in Kristiansand (232 hours).

What is the water temperature in August?

The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in Oslo this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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