Month guide · Oslo · Norway
Oslo in February
What February is really like in Oslo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 0°C (32°F), lows of -6°C (21°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 9 hours of daylight. Usually the snowiest, most reliable month for skiing and sledging above the city, with days lengthening quickly.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 0°C (32°F) / -6°C (21°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 2°C (36°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Oslo: days average 0°C (32°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about -6°C (21°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (0°C (32°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:55
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:08
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Sea
- 2°C (36°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold, dark and often snowy, with ski trails reached by metro, Christmas markets and quiet museums.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Winter school holiday week — Oslo-area families head to the slopes (usually late February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Architecture · Bjørvika
Oslo Opera House
Walk the roof at sunset, then cross the footbridge to Sørenga for dinner by the water.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes, more with a tour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 0°C, lows near -6°C and 7 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 February a good time to visit Oslo?
A good-value shoulder-season month, 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 February a good time to visit Oslo?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Usually the snowiest, most reliable month for skiing and sledging above the city, with days lengthening quickly.
+How warm is Oslo in February?
Average highs are around 0°C (32°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oslo in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.