Spring

Spring is a fickle mistress, however, and may choose to turn a cold shoulder until well into May. Even then, there may be days when it is cold enough to snow, and days when it is warm enough to sit outside in the sunshine. Spring months can also be very windy, so be careful with that umbrella.

This is also the season when the temperature differences between the southern and northern part of the country are largest. Spring is the time of year when daytime and nighttime temperatures differ the most.

How to dress for spring in Norway

When it comes to dressing for the weather in spring, 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.

Weather and temperatures can 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 can be very unpredictable, so make sure you dress in layers and are prepared for both sun and rain.

If you’re out seeing 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, sunglasses are a good idea, and remember to use sunscreen if you’re enjoying the sun 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.