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Oslo Weather in February

Oslo in February

The short of it: Oslo in February averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 37 mm · daylight 9 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & April

Thirty years of records give Oslo an average February high of 2°, a low of -4° and some 37 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 2 min in mid-February, 141 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Oslo runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Ensjø, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Oslo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 2 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EnsjøOslo2 km E2°-4°37 mm
LysakerAkershus6 km W2°-4°37 mm
NesoddtangenAkershus7 km SW2°-4°37 mm
BillingstadAkershus15 km WSW1°-5°44 mm
StrømmenAkershus15 km ENE0°-6°47 mm
GreverudAkershus16 km SSE2°-4°39 mm
SkuiAkershus17 km W1°-5°41 mm
RotnesAkershus17 km NNE0°-6°50 mm

The Almanac · Oslo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oslo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°49 mm13 km/h6 h 41 min✦✦
February2°-4°37 mm13 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦✦
March6°-2°41 mm12 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April11°3°40 mm12 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°51 mm13 km/h17 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°73 mm13 km/h18 h 46 min✦✦✦
July23°13°79 mm12 km/h18 h 3 min✦✦✦
August21°12°90 mm11 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
September16°9°78 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
October10°4°81 mm13 km/h9 h 58 min✦
November5°1°82 mm13 km/h7 h 23 min✦
December2°-2°56 mm12 km/h5 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oslo in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oslo in February?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 37 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Oslo?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Oslo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 56 min in December to 18 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Oslo in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Oslo in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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