Oslo weather in February
Oslo in February averages -2°C (29°F), 46 mm of rain and 2.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Oslo, February is the second coldest, the second driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- -2°C (29°F)
-5–1°C · 24–34°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.7 h
hours per day
What is Oslo like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Oslo in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -5°C (24°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Oslo is 0.5°C warmer than January and 11 mm drier than it, which averages -2°C (28°F).
February in Oslo is 3.4°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 2°C (35°F).
Daylight in Oslo in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 9 hours 11 minutes in Oslo, rising about 07:56 and setting about 17:06 local time.
February ends 2 hours 22 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 9 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Oslo
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Oslo
What to read before you book.
Oslo weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 28°F | 58 mm |
| February | -2°C / 29°F | 46 mm |
| March | 2°C / 35°F | 40 mm |
| April | 7°C / 44°F | 48 mm |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 60 mm |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 80 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 86 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 104 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm |
| October | 7°C / 44°F | 94 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 84 mm |
| December | -1°C / 29°F | 54 mm |
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FAQs about Oslo in February
February climate averages for Oslo, 1991–2020.
Oslo averages -2°C (29°F) in February, ranging from about -5°C (24°F) at night to 1°C (34°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 46 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages -2°C (29°F) against 2°C (35°F) in March — 3.4°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and 11 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 11 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 18 hours 47 minutes in June and 5 hours 57 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:56 and sunset about 17:06 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 22 minutes longer than it starts.
