Weather in Norway
Due to its northern location (a quarter of the country falls within the Arctic circle), Norway has long winters, characterised by short days and long nights, and short summers, characterised by long, light days (this contrast becomes more extreme the farther north you go). Those living in Norway change visibly when the light of spring arrives, and the days become longer than the nights.
Expats may be amused to see Norwegians sitting outside regardless of the temperature, so as long as there are rays of sun touching their skin. This amusement will only last until you yourself have lived through one full winter. After that, you will be craning your neck to reach that sliver of sun shining through the buildings or over the trees.
The weather is a great conversation starter. Norwegians are not likely to talk freely with strangers, but when you do have the opportunity to speak with a Norwegian, the weather is always a safe and popular topic to broach.
The west coast is rainy year-round, and Bergen clocks in at an average of 2,250 mm (89in) of rain annually. Otherwise, the coast is temperate thanks to the Atlantic Gulf Stream, while inland it’s much colder, in both winter and summer.
Expats may be amused to see Norwegians sitting outside regardless of the temperature, so as long as there are rays of sun touching their skin. This amusement will only last until you yourself have lived through one full winter. After that, you will be craning your neck to reach that sliver of sun shining through the buildings or over the trees.
The weather is a great conversation starter. Norwegians are not likely to talk freely with strangers, but when you do have the opportunity to speak with a Norwegian, the weather is always a safe and popular topic to broach.
The west coast is rainy year-round, and Bergen clocks in at an average of 2,250 mm (89in) of rain annually. Otherwise, the coast is temperate thanks to the Atlantic Gulf Stream, while inland it’s much colder, in both winter and summer.
