Norway Weather in July 2025: Travel Tips for First-Timers

Norway in July is generally mild and pleasantly sunny and quite bright since there is daylight even in the south for between 18½ to 17 hours daily plus extra twilight hours. It is peak tourism season in July, as international tourists fly in for bright skies and the warmest weather in Norway.

Read on for our weather information and travel advice including average temperatures and rainfall, places to go, and travel tips…

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• 1. Weather Overview
• 2. Best Places to Visit
• 3. Crowds and Costs
• 4. What to Wear

Norway Weather in July: Overview

Averages:

• Temperature range: 12–19°C (53–67°F)
• Total rain/snow: 10 cm (4 inches)
• Days with rain/snow: 13
• Humidity: 78%
• Sunshine hours/day: 7 hours

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July Climate Comparison (Averages) for Norway's Top Tourism Areas

In July, almost the whole of Norway at the low elevations has mild temperatures during the day, cool temperatures at night, and moderate rainfall. The weather, long daylight of 17 to 24 hours daily, and sunlight produces pleasant touring conditions. July is the best time for summer arctic sightseeing and adventure.

Southern region: Oslo, Bergen, and other big cities near the southern coast are located at about 60° degrees latitude. The average high at low elevations is about 20°C (68°F). The days feel milder due to the approximately 73% average humidity. Oslo is often warm. The average nightly low is 12°C (54°F).

Northern region: Arctic tourism towns such as Tromsø and Bodø are north of latitude 69° within the Arctic Circle. These towns have constant daylight for outdoor activities until about July 12. The average daily highs are about 16°C (61°F) or lower depending on the latitude. The lows are 10°C (50°F) or below.

The Best Places to Visit in Norway in July

Touring in July features mild or cool weather with daylight lasting from 17 to 24 hours depending on latitude, which provides great conditions for a variety of activities. In the south, you can tour the urban areas, hike and see epic scenery. You could do these and more exotic activities in the north.

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1. Oslo — Experience the Nature and Visit the Highlights When the Weather is Finest

Norway's capital has an average daily high of 22°C (72°F) in July. Many days have warm weather, and the average 8 hours of daily sunshine would make you feel warm too. The average low is 13°C (55°F). July provides the best combination of light and warmth for touring the Oslo area.

Oslo is near unusually wonderful natural places that are easily accessible. Oslofjord is a large fjord, and on a boat tour, you can visit the fortified town of Fredrikstad. Also nearby, Nordmarka is a huge hilly forest with many trails for hiking.

The average humidity is 67%. There are about 18½ hours of daylight daily on July 1 and 17 hours on July 30. The abundant light and warmth make everything more pleasant outdoors. On a rainy day, you could still visit the Viking Ship Museum, and children might like the Technology Museum.

2. Bodø — Enjoy Arctic Scenery, Daylight Nights, and Culture

Bodø is a town of about 50,000, just inside the Arctic Circle at latitude 67°. It has good places to hike, such as Svartisen Glacier, which is easily accessible at low elevation. An exotic experience is to be there during the first 11 days of July when it has 24-hour daylight.

Watching long sunsets and eerie colors of twilight is cool too. It gets an average of about 6 or 7 hours of sunshine daily. The average daily highs of 16°C (61°F) feel warm under the sun. It is the warmest month of the year. The lows are 11°C (52°F). The rainfall is moderate.

Svartisen Glacier is accessible simply by a boat trip. You might want to touch it, and some people try an adventurous walk on it. Bodø is European Capital of Culture in 2024 and is known for entertainment, culture and Sami culture too.

3. Tromsø — Enjoy Relaxing in a Sunny, International, Port Town and Arctic Wilderness

Tromsø is a surprisingly modern town of 80,000 people that is more northerly than Bodø at latitude 69.6. It is called the Gateway to the Arctic because it has a good airport and provides access to more northern travel highlights such as Trollfjorden. There is 24-hour daylight until July 26.

The abundant light, including 7 hours of sunshine on average, and the mild temperatures make its unusual travel experiences particularly pleasant. The average high is 16°C (61°F) and nightly lows are around 9°C (48°F). Rainfall is low to moderate.

You could eat at great seafood restaurants. You might also want to do a hiking excursion at Trollfjorden or take a cruise to go through the 100-meter (109 yard) fjord opening leading into a narrow gorge 3 kilometers (2 miles) long with cliff walls a kilometer high.

4. Alta — Hike and Enjoy the Culture in One of the Northernmost Big Towns

Alta is slightly more northerly than Tromsø at latitude 69.9°. It is known for Alta Canyon, the largest canyon in Northern Europe, and as the base for trips to the North Cape (Nordkapp) and a nearby promontory considered the northernmost point of Europe. It is a good place for arctic hiking.

You could land at its airport, stay at the good hotels, and shop in its market town called Bossekop. There are 24 hours of daylight until July 26, and, after that, eerie and beautiful sunsets and twilight for hiking. Nordkapp has about 200,000 visitors annually.

There is a hike to Knivskjellodden, the northernmost point, that is 8 km (5 mile) long. It's a center for Lapland culture. There are 8 hours of sunshine daily and moderate rainfall. The daily average high is 17°C (62°F). The lows are around 9°C (48°F).

Crowds and Costs for Traveling in July

July and August are the busiest months for tourism and the warmest months. The highlights are the most congested in July, and the popular fjords are especially busy. The mild or warm temperatures and long hours of sunshine and daylight mean July has Norway's best weather.

You might want to travel away from the busiest tourism areas by exploring Lapland and the Arctic Circle when the weather is at its best in July. It's best to book accommodations months in advance.

There are no national holidays in July.

What to Wear in July

July has unpredictable weather with low to moderate rainfall over most of the country. To dress comfortably, dress in layers. Even for going to the north, you could use summer clothes such as T-shirts and shorts for some hours of the day.

If you are going to the mountains or colder climates in the north, bring a coat and keep watch on the weather report.

Here is a packing list for a few Norway in July essentials:

• Comfortable shoes with good traction
• Warm waterproof boots with good traction for the outdoors. You might wear them in-flight to travel lightly.
• Coat and warm hat
• Rain gear
• Swimwear for hot springs and spas
• Cardigans or thermals
• Gloves
• Polarized glasses
• Light summer clothes

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