Oslo weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
What is the weather like in Oslo in February?
In February, Oslo is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 54 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oslo.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 22 | 33 |
| Day | −2° | 0° | 4° |
| Night | −7° | −6° | −3° |
| Sea | 4° | 3° | 3° |
| Sun | 2 h | 4 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 9 | 8 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 9 h 8 min07:57 – 17:05
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Oslo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Oslo in February: quick answers
Is Oslo hot in February?
No. In February, Oslo is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C and nights drop to about −6 °C.
Can you swim in Oslo in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 2.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Oslo in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)