Weather in November in Norway
Are you planning a trip a to Norway in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Norway in November?
Norway has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Longyearbyen at -6°C to cold in Utsira at 10°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Utsira and -11°C in Longyearbyen. In many areas in Norway, November brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 34 mm to heavy snowfall in Florø with 339 mm.Average sunshine
The city Oslo usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norway in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Norway climate page.
Where to go in Norway in November
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Oslo
In November Oslo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bergen
In November Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Stavanger
In November Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hemsedal
In November Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Tromsø
In November Tromsø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norway.
Is November the best time to visit Norway?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Norway due to the typically poor weather in Oslo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Oslo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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