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Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Oslo in May

A great time to visit. The best months for Oslo are May, June, July and August. In May, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
36 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Oslo is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 12°C with about 36mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Oslo in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Stortorvet
Stortorvet is a square in Oslo, Norway, located west of Oslo Cathedral.
Battle of the Square
The Battle of the Square was a skirmish between Norwegian demonstrators and military forces of the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway that took place in Oslo, Norway, on the even
1858 Christiania fire
The 1858 Christiania fire, starting on 14 April 1858, severely destroyed several city blocks near Stortorvet in Christiania, Norway. 41 buildings were destroyed, and about 1,000 p
Stortorvet tram stop
Stortorvet is a tram stop on the Oslo Tramway in Oslo, Norway. The station is located on the square Stortorvet in the city centre. It is served by the lines 17, 18 and 19. In 2009,
Local food tour of Oslo
Taste the signature dishes of Oslo.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Oslo in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Oslo?+

A great time to visit. Oslo's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in Oslo in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 12°C. Rainfall averages about 36mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Oslo in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Oslo in May?+

Popular things to do include Stortorvet, Battle of the Square, 1858 Christiania fire and Stortorvet tram stop. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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