Norway Climate
Top 5 Cities: Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, and Drammen
This month in numbers
Norway experienced its 9th warmest April on record, with an average temperature of -0.52°C, which is 2.5°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. The global land temperature for April 2026 also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, at 14.96°C, an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The period from February to April 2026 was notably warm, ranking as the 3rd warmest on record for Norway, with an average temperature of -2.5°C, a significant 4.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This places Norway as the 12th warmest globally for this three-month period. Looking at the past 12 months, Norway holds the top spot globally for the warmest rolling anomaly, at +3.60°C. This continues a trend of warmer-than-average conditions, following 2025 which was the 3rd warmest year on record for the country.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Norway can be attributed to several factors. The broader trend of means that high northern latitudes are warming at a faster rate than the global average. Additionally, can lead to weather systems stalling, contributing to prolonged periods of unusual temperatures. While February 2026 was reported as Norway's coldest February in 16 years, with temperatures 3.1°C below the norm, March saw a record warm average temperature, 3.9°C above normal, highlighting significant variability within the season. This cold spell in February also contributed to Norway experiencing its driest winter in decades, leading to depleted hydropower reserves. The current ENSO state is Neutral, but the forecast indicates a strong likelihood of El Niño developing in the coming months, with an 82% chance for May-Jul and a 98% chance for Aug-Oct. Historically, El Niño events can lead to cooler late winters in Northern Europe, though very strong events have sometimes resulted in warmer winters. More information can be found at ENSO tracker.
Looking ahead
With a strong El Niño forecast for the coming months, Norway could experience shifts in its typical weather patterns, though the exact impact on summer temperatures and precipitation remains to be seen.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Norway
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Norway changing?
Norway is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Norway come from?
Climate data for Norway comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Norway climate data cover?
The Norway climate profile covers Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Norway
How often is the Norway climate update refreshed?
The Norway climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.