Season guide · Oslo · Norway
Oslo in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Tore Storm Halvorsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Crisp September hiking and autumn colour, then rain and fast-shortening days; hotels get cheaper. Expect highs up to 16°C (61°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 32 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 0°C (32°F) to 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 32
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F) to 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 10 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| October | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 11 | 10 h | 2/5 |
| November | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 11 | 7.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 10°C (50°F) against a yearly 10°C (50°F), and 32 of the year's roughly 117 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Oslo Marathon (usually September)
- November: Christmas in Winterland market at Spikersuppa, beside Karl Johans gate (usually from mid/late November)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Bygdøy
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Norsk Folkemuseum is an open-air museum of more than 150 buildings moved from across Norway, including the Gol stave church from around 1200, turf-roofed farmsteads and an 'Old Town' of Oslo apartments furnished from different decades.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
Museum · Bygdøy
Kon-Tiki Museum
Visit after the Fram Museum, which is a one-minute walk away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Architecture · Bjørvika
Deichman Bjørvika library
Oslo's main public library opened in 2020 opposite the Opera House, with several floors of reading spaces, a cinema, recording studios and maker workshops, all free to use.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Market · Grünerløkka
Mathallen Oslo
Ask cheese counters to let you taste different brunost styles, from mild to the darker goat's-milk versions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Museum · Kjelsås
Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
Norsk Teknisk Museum fills a large hall at Kjelsås, near the top of the Akerselva, with steam engines, early cars, aircraft and computers, plus a hands-on science centre where children can experiment with electricity, water and light.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Day trips in autumn
- Lillehammer (About 2 hours 15 minutes by train) — The host town of the 1994 Winter Olympics sits on Lake Mjøsa.
- Nesodden (About 25 minutes by ferry) — The peninsula across the fjord from Aker Brygge is a quick escape to coastal paths, swimming rocks and artists' studios.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Oslo?
Yes: September is among the best months. Crisp September hiking and autumn colour, then rain and fast-shortening days; hotels get cheaper.
+What is the weather like in Oslo in autumn?
Highs of up to 16°C (61°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 32 rainy days over the season.