Spring

Local weather and climate

Spring arrives early in Southern Norway compared to the rest of the country, usually sometime in April. It is easy to know when spring is coming: The days get a little warmer and lighter day by day. Spring flowers appear, the trees are budding, birds start to build their nests, and the farmers deliver the newborn lambs.

In early spring the coastal areas of Fjord Norway usually has the highest temperatures, but in May you will usually find the warmest weather in the southern part of Eastern Norway and Southern Norway.

Above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norwayyou may not experience true spring until late May or early June, but by then the long and bright summer days have already started, so you might not care so much.

Just like spring arrives later in the north than in the rest of the country, it gets to the coast and lowlands long before it crawls up the mountains. As you travel up or down the mountains, you can follow the changing seasons from winter to spring or from spring to winter, all in just a few hours.

How to dress for spring weather

When it comes to dressing for the weather in the spring months March, April, and May, don’t trust your own eyes – by the time you’ve put your jacket on and tied your shoelaces, the weather may have changed for the worse. Or better.

The weather and temperatures in Norway can always change quickly, especially in the mountains, so bring good footwear and warm clothes no matter what it’s like when you set out. Spring weather is especially unpredictable, so make sure you dress in layers and are prepared for both sun, rain, and even snow. As we say in Norway – wool is cool.

If you’re out to see the sights in a city or urban area, an umbrella is a good idea, unless it’s very windy. Out in the wilderness, however, bring a raincoat or windbreaker instead. Either way, you’ll probably want to wear your sunglasses, and remember sunscreen if you’re enjoying the sun, especially in the mountains where there is still snow on the ground. The white snow reflects the sun, and you’ll get sunburned much more easily than you’d think.