Month guide · Oslo · Norway
Oslo in July
What July is really like in Oslo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Trond Strandsberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Oslo. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 18 hours of daylight. Warmest month and peak tourist season, though many locals are away on holiday and some restaurants close for a few weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 18 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Oslo: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with June (20°C (68°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:22
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 22:24
- Daylight
- About 18 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Up to 19 hours of daylight, island ferries, fjord swimming and outdoor festivals; the busiest and priciest season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Fellesferie — Norway's main holiday period, when many local businesses slow down (July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Holmenkollen
Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Ski Museum
Ride metro line 1 to Holmenkollen station and walk about 15 minutes uphill; in winter, continue by metro to Frognerseteren for sledging and cross-country trails.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Active
- History
Castle · Sentrum
Akershus Fortress
Begun around 1300 under King Haakon V, this fortress on a headland above the harbour was rebuilt as a Renaissance castle by Christian IV.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
Palace · Sentrum
Royal Palace and Palace Park
Stand by the palace front just before 1:30pm for the guard change, then walk downhill along Karl Johans gate.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
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
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 13°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Oslo?
It is one of the best months to visit Oslo. Warmest month and peak tourist season, though many locals are away on holiday and some restaurants close for a few weeks.
+How warm is Oslo in July?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oslo in July?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.