Weather in November in Norway
Planning a journey to Norway this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.To explore the conditions in Norway in more detail, check the map below.
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
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Oslo. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a more detailed look at Norway's conditions throughout the year, check out our Norway climate page.
Where to go in Norway in November
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Norway's climate page.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Norway.
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