When is the best time to go to Norway?
Due to the influence of the North Atlantic Ocean, most of the country enjoys a maritime climate, marked by mild winters and cool summers.
The country being extended in latitude, there are climatic variations between the different regions.
Temperatures are higher along the southwest coast than in the north, and rainfall more frequent in inland regions.
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When is the best time to go to northern Norway and see the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights are visible between November and February in northern Norway.
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The northern coast of Norway has a subpolar oceanic climate.
Average temperatures in winter are below 0°C and tend to decrease as one moves east, where they drop to -5°C.
Travelers wishing to observe the Northern Lights will prefer the period from the end of November to mid-January to fulfill their wishes and thus experience the polar night.
An ideal destination to witness these unique phenomena, the city of Tromsø is also a good starting point to follow the coast to the North Cape and Kirkenes.
In summer, the midnight sun shines continuously from mid-May to the end of July on the Lofoten Islands.
Although located above the Arctic Circle,
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Svalbard, an archipelago located near the North Pole, is a real gateway to the far north and one of the northernmost inhabited areas in the world.
The period from February to September is the best time to go there because the region experiences a polar night in winter.
Starting in February, you'll enjoy a better balance between darkness, for spotting the Northern Lights, and daylight, for admiring glistening icebergs, frozen tundra and maybe even spotting the elusive polar bear.
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When is the best time to go to Oslo and South East Norway?
Gateway to the wide open spaces of Norway, the city of Oslo is a dynamic city where you can plan many cultural outings.
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On the southeast coast of Norway, in the Skagerrak Strait, the influence of the ocean is not as strong as on the west coast.
Therefore, this coast is not as humid and rainy as the Bergen area.
In addition, it is a little colder in winter, with average temperatures close to 0°C, and warmer in summer, with highs around 21°C in Oslo.
The period from April to October is the best time to enjoy the charms of the capital, ideally the months before or after summer.
You can thus avoid the crowds and calmly discover the fortress of Akershus and the Royal Palace before finishing your day with a walk along Aker Brygge, Oslo's superb waterfront.
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When is the best time to go to South West Norway?
Surrounded by mountains and fjords, Bergen is full of museums, art galleries and good restaurants where you can taste the various local specialties.
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The west coast of Norway is characterized by a cool and humid climate.
In winter, the thermometer remains slightly above 0°C in Bergen, the second largest city in the country, where the average temperature in February is around 2.5°C and rainfall is frequent, often in the form of continuous drizzle.
From the end of May to June, Bergen organizes its International Festival, one of the biggest cultural events in the country.
Summer, when the mercury averages around 16°C, is the ideal time to discover the west coast and in particular the charming port town of Ålesund, one of the most visited in Norway due to its location in the heart of the a group of islands in the Western Fjords.
Hiking enthusiasts will take advantage of the summer mildness to try the
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When is the best time to go to the Westfjords of Norway?
Carved into the heart of the valleys, the fjords of Norway can be discovered by train, boat or car.
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The Norwegian fjords are among the most beautiful in the world and it is not surprising that those of Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Located in the western region of the country, the fjords have different microclimates depending on their shape and size.
As you go inland, the climate becomes continental, with lower temperatures than on the coast in winter and hotter, sunnier summers.
The summer season is also the ideal time to discover all their splendor and enjoy the many possible activities, such as hiking to the famous Trolltunga rock in particular, angling or kayaking to contemplate these natural wonders under a different angle.
