Oslo weather in August (Oslo County, Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Oslo during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Oslo generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Oslo in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Oslo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Drammen, Norway (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Oslo in August?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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