NO Oslo · Winter

Oslo weather
in January

Tough conditions in January. Consider June if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 59.91°N 10.75°E
1°CMax temperature
35%Rainy days
1.7hSunshine / day

Oslo weather in January

❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-5°C – 1°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
1.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.8/10)

Should you visit Oslo in January?

❌ Poor

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 35%
🌡 Temperature : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1°C
☀️ Sunshine : █░░░░░░░░░ 1.7h/d

Our take: January brings a challenging climate (2.0/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.

Oslo in January by trip type

What to expect in January

🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Oslo is cool (1°C during the day). Days are short (1.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Oslo

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌨️ January-5°C1°C35%2.31.7h2.0/10
🌨️ February-3°C2°C37%2.05.7h3.5/10
🌫️ March-2°C5°C27%1.78.6h4.3/10
🌫️ April2°C11°C27%1.711.8h6.9/10
⛅ May8°C17°C36%2.213.5h7.2/10
🌤️ June12°C21°C40%2.914.6h7.8/10
🌤️ July14°C21°C42%3.613.8h7.6/10
🌤️ August13°C20°C42%2.911.5h7.3/10
⛅ September10°C16°C38%3.08.1h6.5/10
🌦️ October5°C11°C41%3.04.5h4.0/10
🌦️ November1°C5°C40%2.70.9h1.4/10
🌨️ December-2°C2°C41%2.20.2h1.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Oslo averages 1°C, 35% rainy days and 1.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.0/10. See methodology →

January vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Oslo in January

Is January a good time to visit Oslo?
January is not recommended for Oslo (score 2.0/10). With 35% rainy days and 1.7h of sunshine, consider June (7.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Oslo in January?
It's cool with 1°C daytime and -5°C at night. 1.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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