Month guide · Oslo · Norway
Oslo in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Oslo. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Clear autumn days and the first colour in the forests; a good month for hiking with fewer visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Oslo: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (21°C (70°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:39
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Autumn (September–November). Crisp September hiking and autumn colour, then rain and fast-shortening days; hotels get cheaper.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 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 September
- Oslo Marathon (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Bjørvika
MUNCH
Check which version of The Scream is on display when you arrive, and finish with the view from the top floors.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
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Museum · Aker Brygge
National Museum
Norway's National Museum moved into its stone-clad building beside City Hall in 2022, uniting the national collections of art, architecture and design.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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Architecture · Sentrum
Oslo City Hall
Combine it with the National Museum next door and the harbour promenade; it is a good free stop when it rains.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Bygdøy
Fram Museum
The museum is built around Fram, the wooden ship used by Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup and Roald Amundsen on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions between 1893 and 1912.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 8°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Oslo?
One of the best months to visit Oslo, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Oslo?
It is one of the best months to visit Oslo. Clear autumn days and the first colour in the forests; a good month for hiking with fewer visitors.
+How warm is Oslo in September?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oslo in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.