Month guide · Oslo · Norway
Oslo in April
What April is really like in Oslo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Nyborg, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. The thaw arrives and café terraces open on sunny days; many Norwegians leave the city over Easter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 5°C (41°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Oslo: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (4°C (39°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:34
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea
- 5°C (41°F)
Spring (March–May). Snow lingers on the hills into March, then the thaw brings bright, cool days; Constitution Day on 17 May is the high point.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter holidays — shops close for several days and the city empties (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Grünerløkka
Akerselva river walk
The Akerselva river runs about 8 kilometres from Lake Maridalsvannet to the fjord, dropping over a series of small waterfalls past the red-brick textile mills that powered Oslo's industrialisation.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Active
Park · Ekeberg
Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
Take the tram from Jernbanetorget up Ekebergveien, walk the park downhill and finish at the viewpoint above the Opera House.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Views
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Island · Oslofjord
Oslofjord islands
Public ferries run by Ruter link the city waterfront with the inner fjord islands, so a regular public-transport ticket covers a day of island-hopping.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- History
- Couples
Experience · Bjørvika
Fjord saunas at Langkaia and Sørenga
Book a shared session online, especially for winter evenings and weekends, and bring a swimsuit, towel and flip-flops.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 1°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Oslo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Oslo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Oslo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The thaw arrives and café terraces open on sunny days; many Norwegians leave the city over Easter.
+How warm is Oslo in April?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oslo in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.