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Oslo Weather in September

Oslo in September

The short of it: Oslo in September averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 9 °C (47 °F), with 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 44 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 16° · low 9° · rain 78 mm · daylight 12 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oslo an average September high of 16°, a low of 9° and some 78 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 16°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 44 min in mid-September, 172 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Oslo runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Ensjø, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

September in Oslo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EnsjøOslo2 km E16°8°78 mm
LysakerAkershus6 km W16°9°79 mm
NesoddtangenAkershus7 km SW16°9°79 mm
BillingstadAkershus15 km WSW16°8°88 mm
StrømmenAkershus15 km ENE15°7°89 mm
GreverudAkershus16 km SSE16°8°79 mm
SkuiAkershus17 km W15°7°86 mm
RotnesAkershus17 km NNE15°7°97 mm
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The Almanac · Oslo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 16°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 5th wettest month.

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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oslo in September?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 9 °C (47 °F), with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from August to about 16°, with nights near 9°. Wet spells are common — about 78 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Oslo?

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

How long are the days in Oslo in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 5 h 56 min in December to 18 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Oslo in September?

Hardly — September nights average 9 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oslo in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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