At a glance
| Metric | Oslo | Reykjavík |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 22°C | 13°C |
| Coldest month low | -5°C | -3°C |
| Annual rainfall | 988 mm | 1559 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.4 h/day | 5.4 h/day |
| Best months | June–September | July–August |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Oslo | Reykjavík | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | — |
| February | 0.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | — |
| March | 2.2 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Oslo |
| April | 6.1 · Fair | 0.9 · Challenging | Oslo |
| May | 7.9 · Good | 2.2 · Challenging | Oslo |
| June | 8.9 · Excellent | 4.1 · Poor | Oslo |
| July | 8.4 · Good | 5.5 · Fair | Oslo |
| August | 8.8 · Excellent | 5.3 · Fair | Oslo |
| September | 8.2 · Good | 2.6 · Challenging | Oslo |
| October | 3.4 · Poor | 0.8 · Challenging | Oslo |
| November | 0.3 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Oslo |
| December | 0.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Oslo or Reykjavík?
Oslo has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 0 for Reykjavík — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Oslo?
The best months to visit Oslo are June–September, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
The best months to visit Reykjavík are July–August, based on six years of climate data.
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